This NFL kicker went viral for his routine before a game-winning kick in the playoffs. His OCD makes his job even tougher
Zane Gonzalez was a hero, doinking in the game-winning field goal as time expired to send the Washington Commanders past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs.
Commanders Kicker Addresses the Viral OCD Routine Everyone Saw vs. Buccaneers
Gonzalez was candid about life with OCD, something that impacts every aspect of his life, not just a few seconds before kicking a football in front of a stadium full of people. After recalling his early life with OCD, he talked about overcoming the self-conscious problems he used to have.
Zane Gonzalez went viral before game-winning kick in playoffs. Now he's spotlighting OCD.
Zane Gonzalez went viral before his game-winning field goal. Now, the Commanders kicker is putting OCD in the spotlight.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez sheds light on OCD after game-winning field goal
The Commanders beat the Buccaneers on a late field goal by Zane Gonzalez, whose pre-kick ritual had some wondering what was going on in his head.
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez opens up about OCD after extensive routine before game-winning kick
Zane Gonzalez made the biggest kick of his career on Sunday night, doinking in the boot that gave Washington its first playoff victory since the 2005 season, but not before he went through his routine.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez sheds light on OCD in sports with pre-kick ritual
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez has always been open and honest about his OCD, which makes his game-winning doink kick all the sweeter.
Zane Gonzalez went viral for his OCD. What is that?
The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder" that often interferes with one's life.
Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez Welcomes His Viral Moment as a Chance to Educate About OCD
- Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) celebrates after an NFL football Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jan 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit,
Commanders K Zane Gonzalez discusses viral OCD moment
National TV cameras picked up Gonzalez's pre-kick routine, which led to a mix of responses, and a response from his wife.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez embraces OCD after viral pregame kick routine: 'It's who I am'
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Zane Gonzalez talks OCD struggle and support after his viral hair-adjusting moment
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