The answer was that it was part of his OCD diagnosis, and he’s brought awareness to the disorder simply through that moment. He spoke about it in the week leading up to the Commanders’ next playoff game against the Detroit Lions, where we may see Gonzalez prepare in the same way before taking the field.
National TV cameras picked up Gonzalez's pre-kick routine, which led to a mix of responses, and a response from his wife.
The Washington Commanders trim the Philadelphia Eagles' lead to 27-15 at halftime of the NFC Championship Game on a 42-yard field goal from Commanders' kicker Zane Gonzalez.
Washington Commanders player Zane Gonzalez opened up about his OCD after fans wondered why he was pulling his hair and tapping his helmet just before kicking the game-winning field goal on Sunday, Jan.
The Washington Commanders pay off their opening possession with 3 points thanks to a 34-yard field goal from their kicker, Zane Gonzalez.
Zane Gonzalez, the kicker who hit the game-winning field goal in the wild-card round, has an unorthodox game day routine – but it has little to do with style.
Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal propelled the Commanders past the Buccaneers and into the Divisional Round against the Lions.
A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on the sideline and fix his hair multiple times before putting his helmet on and taking the field to kick the winning field
Lizzy Martinez, the wife of Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez, sent love to the Washington hero after his game-winning field goal.
Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez has been the team's saving grace at the end of the season, especially in last night's playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's the fourth kicker the team used this season,
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzales' OCD has come to light following his late-game heroics on Sunday night.
The dream season for the Washington Commanders is over.The Commanders lost in the NFC Championship game on Sunday to Philadelphia, 55-23.