{"id":377240,"date":"2026-07-17T21:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/377240\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T21:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:14:34","slug":"top-10-dallas-cowboys-of-2026-expectations-for-brandon-aubrey-are-higher-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/377240\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Dallas Cowboys of 2026: Expectations for Brandon Aubrey are Higher Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we continue on with our top 10 Dallas Cowboys<\/a> for the 2026 season, it’s time to recognize kicker Brandon Aubrey, who is landing at No. 7.<\/p>\n

A former soccer player, the path to Aubrey’s NFL career started on his couch<\/a>, when his wife urged him to try his hand at being a kicker while the pair were watching a football game.<\/p>\n

From there, he went from kicking field goals at a local high school field, to hiring a coach, to playing in the USFL, to being noticed by the Cowboys and signing an NFL contract<\/a>, all in the span of a few years.<\/p>\n

Fast forward a few more years and Aubrey has the biggest leg in the NFL and a record-setting four-year, $28 million contract<\/a> that ranks first all time among kickers in total value, annual average, and guaranteed money.<\/p>\n

Now, Aubrey has gone from someone with a great underdog story, to someone who has enormous expectations on his shoulders.<\/p>\n

Brandon Aubrey’s 2025 review\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

2025 stats
Field Goals: 36-42 (85.7&)
Extra Points: 47-48 (97.9%)<\/p>\n

Aubrey’s incredible leg was on full display once again last season, further feeding the narrative that the Cowboys are nearly guaranteed points by simply getting to midfield.<\/p>\n

The veteran kicker nailed 11 field goals of 50-plus yards, including three attempts from over 60. Aubrey is the all-time record-holder for most 60-yard makes with six.<\/p>\n

Aubrey missed just one extra point all season and finished with an 85.7% field goal success rate, which ranked 14th among all kickers<\/a>. <\/p>\n

While not a great ranking, we must factor in that Aubrey attempted more 50-plus-yarders last season than any other kicker in the NFL. Five of his misses came from 50-plus yards, and one came from 60-plus. He did not miss at all inside 50 yards.<\/p>\n

As if all that wasn’t enough, Aubrey made multiple clutch kicks, including game-winners against the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

Brandon Aubrey’s 2026 outlook\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Projected 2026 stats
Field goals: 40-45 (88.9%)
Extra points: 50-50 (100%)<\/p>\n

Aubrey was already well-paid last season, but now that he has secured a record-setting deal, expectations will be even higher.<\/p>\n

And we believe he’s going to answer the bell because there has been nothing to suggest the moment has ever been too big for Aubrey.<\/p>\n

Not only do we believe the star kicker will record a better field goal success rate and extra point percentage, he’ll also notch a new record with four 60-yard field goals in a single season.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Aubrey will land his fourth Pro Bowl and second first-team All-Pro selection after yet another impressive season.<\/p>\n

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