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"Couple of things are in play here, both externally and internally," Tynes told Bleacher Report in an email when asked about the missed extra points. "The media, fans, etc., are making a big deal out of extra points and kickers are hearing the noise, adding pressure."
"Internally, kickers have been trained in their minds that [extra-point attempts] are automatic, adding pressure," Tynes said. "Today's NFL [extra-point attempt] has become mental gymnastics for every kicker out there. Kickers are kicking not to miss instead of kicking to make it. Not a good place to be mentally."
There's proof to what Tynes is saying. According to former Tampa Bay general manager and current ESPN analyst Mark Dominik, NFL kickers are 44-of-45 on field goals from 32 or 33 yards this season. But they have missed 48 extra points—including a record 12 from this past weekend alone—from that same distance, per Dominik.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...e-nfl-head-games-taking-toll-on-kicking-corps