Zane Gonzalez, OCD and Washington Commanders

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.
Zane Gonzalez OCD, explained: How Commanders kicker overcame mental health issue to become playoff hero
One of the game's biggest stars was placekicker Zane Gonzalez. The former Arizona State kicker, who was signed by the Commanders in November, nailed the 37-yard game-winning field
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez embraces OCD after viral pregame kick routine: 'It's who I am'
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.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD
Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, kicks the game winning field goal from the hold of Tress Way during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez on his OCD after game-winning kick: 'It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through'
Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal propelled the Commanders past the Buccaneers and into the Divisional Round against the Lions.
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez Opens Up About His OCD After Fans Question His Routine Before Game-Winning Field Goal
"I, above everybody else, realize how crazy it looks doing it. I’m aware. But at the same time, you can’t help it,” Gonzalez said
Why Did Washington Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez Fidget With His Hair Before Field Goal?
Many NFL fans were introduced to Zane Gonzalez during the Wild Card Round of the playoffs on Sunday night. The 29-year-old kicker for the Washington
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.
His OCD on full display, Commanders' Gonzalez still drilled the kick of his life
One of NBC’s final updates from Tampa on Sunday night was a 40-second video of Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez repeatedly adjusting his sock.
Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez Using Viral Moment to Promote Awareness of OCD
Zane Gonzalez has long struggled in his battle with OCD. Since he was a freshman at Arizona State, he has been public about coping with it. Tonight, the world was introduced to his tick of him constantly fixing his hair… all that matters is the doink that sends the Commanders… pic.twitter.com/sdO7r890zi
How Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez turned OCD into his 'superpower'
When Zane Gonzalez kicked the game-winner for Washington last week, the NFL world saw his disorder, which he considers a "superpower."
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VIDEOS: Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez’s Mental Health Disorder Comes To Light After Everyone Noticed It Before His Game-Winning Kick vs. Bucs
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzales' OCD has come to light following his late-game heroics on Sunday night.
Commanders vs. Lions live score, updates: Washington stuns Detroit, 45-31
The surprising Washington Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.
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Gonzalez's missed 44-yard FG attempt keeps Lions within two scores
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez misses a 44-yard field goal attempt. Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols' one-yard touchdown puts the Commanders up bu three scores.
Honolulu Blues: Turnovers, leaky defense spell end to Lions' season
The Lions had five turnovers and couldn't stop Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense in divisional-round loss.