All good things must end, and for Dallas Cowboys' kicker Brandon Aubrey, that meant his NFL-record streak of 35 consecutive field goals. Aubrey's 36th attempt, from 32 yards out, was thwarted by the Washington Commanders' Joshua Pryor, who blocked the kick. The pigskin was then returned 66 yards by Jace Whittaker, marking an abrupt halt to what has been a historic run for the rookie kicker, as reported by CBS News.

The stakes were relatively low when Aubrey stepped up for his subsequent attempt in the fourth quarter - with the Cowboys already up 35-10, putting away the Commanders and sewing up the division title. Yet, his 36-yard attempt managed to rebound off the left upright, doubling down on an unusual day for the 28-year-old. But, perhaps it's not as sharp a sting when the scoreboard tells a story of dominance.

Aubrey, who transitioned to football after a run as a Major League Soccer prospect, didn’t let the missed kicks spiral into a deeper slump. The Washington Post reported how the Cowboys set the stage for Aubrey to shake off his two misses; the team maneuvered into position for a 50-yard field goal with only a little over a minute left in the game. The rookie delivered, sending the ball through the uprights and ending the game 36 of 38 on his field goals.

"It was important to give him one more kick there at the end," Cowboys' coach Mike McCarthy said. The Cowboys have a lot of faith in their kicker, aware that the psychological game is just as crucial as the physical one - especially as the team gears up for the playoffs, as per The Washington Post.

Aubrey’s initial record-setting streak of 35 broke the NFL record for the most consecutive made field goals to start a career. He had been inching closer to yet another record — Mike Vanderjagt's single-season mark for consecutive field goals without a miss — before it was snapped. Nevertheless, the Cowboys' confidence in him appears unshaken, and as they head into the postseason McCarthy's bunch looks as dangerous as ever, kicker included.