Jeff Reed's late field goal gives Steelers victory in San Diego

Posted Oct 11, 2005

Former UNC kicker Jeff Reed kicked a 40-yard field goal with six seconds on the clock to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 24-22 road victory over the San Diego Chargers at the Qualcomm Stadium on Monday. Reed has now hit 24 straight field goals from inside the 50-yard line, the longest active streak in the NFL. (Reuters)

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