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GREG Zuerlein kept his composure amid what fans labeled ‘the ultimate test’ on Sunday.
The New York Jets kicker was going about his business in warmups ahead of a clash against the Minnesota Vikings in London.
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Zuerlein, 36, was nailing his kicks from midfield at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
And he was put even more to the test when he was joined by some company.
As ‘Greg the Leg’ was steadying himself for another attempt – the Vikings cheerleaders stepped right into his path.
Zuerlein was then surrounded by the cheerleading team.
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The cheerleaders carried on with their routine, entertaining a 60,000-strong crowd in London, England.
But Zuerlein didn’t let the distractions stop him and his warmup.
He composed himself and took another swing at his field-goal attempt.
The clip of Zuerlein’s warm-up was posted online by the NFL’s official X account in the UK and Ireland.
And fans loved how the kicker remained in the zone.
“This was the ultimate test for Greg the Leg,” one said.
“Imagine the concentration he has to have,” another laughed.
A third wrote, “So this is what it means when someone says lock in.”
Zuerlein eventually admitted defeat as he picked up his holding tool and walked off.
The New York Jets took on the Minnesota Vikings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
It was the first of three NFL games in London in as many weekends.
London calling
The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings kick off the NFL’s annual run of London fixtures.
New York and Minnesota face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 6 at 2.30pm local time – 9.30am ET for fans back home in America.
It is the first of three straight NFL Sundays that begin with an early game live from London.
The following week, Tottenham also plays host to the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears.
And on October 20, the Jags will head across town to Wembley Stadium to take on the New England Patriots.
Minnesota held on for a 23-17 victory in the London rain to improve to 5-0.
Aaron Rodgers tried to launch a late fightback for the Jets but was picked off by Stephon Gilmore.
The 40-year-old quarterback had three turnovers in the game – including a pick-six to Andrew van Ginkel.
“Obviously that was below my standard,” Rodgers admitted.
“Three turnovers for me is out of character and I’m disappointed.
“In a game we lose by six, plays like that are exponentially highlighted.”
The British capital also hosts the Chicago Bears against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the same stadium next Sunday.
And Wembley Stadium is the venue for the Jags against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 20.
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