Zane Gonzalez talks OCD struggle and support

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 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.
Zane Gonzalez talks OCD struggle and support after his viral hair-adjusting moment
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.
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)
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