Saints kicker Wil Lutz, punter Thomas Morstead consoled Zane Gonzalez after the Browns' loss

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Nobody in the NFL had a worse Sunday than kicker Zane Gonzalez of the Cleveland Browns.

The 23-year-old missed two field goals and two extra points in the Browns' 21-18 loss to the Saints in Week 2, essentially costing Cleveland its first win since 2016.

Only fellow kickers can truly understand what Gonzalez went through and how lowly he felt, which is precisely why Saints kicker Wil Lutz went up to him and tried to comfort him after the game.

Awesome moment of true sportsmanship between two kickers. 👏 @wil_lutz5 pic.twitter.com/VgxHXVubj3
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 16, 2018

Lutz also took to Twitter to show his support for Gonzalez after his tough day.

At the end of the day it’s not “just a game” to us, this is our livelihood. Our careers rely on personal performance, as does everyone else’s. I will never pull for someone to fail, as I know I will too. I hope to see nothing more than Zane have an amazing career going forward. https://t.co/sSurZwjEKb
— Wil Lutz (@wil_lutz5) September 16, 2018

You’re a class act Wil, perfectly said.
— Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) September 16, 2018

Lutz wasn't the only Saints player that had some words of encouragement for Gonzalez as punter Thomas Morstead also went up to him after the game.

#Browns K Zane Gonzalez following worst game of his career
Missed 2 XP & 2 FG attempts including 52-yd in closing seconds that would have sent game to OT
Many saw #Saints K Will Lutz console Gonzalez after game on TV broadcast, but as he walked off field so did Thomas Morstead pic.twitter.com/kIr17FUspM
— Eric Richey (@EricRicheymedia) September 17, 2018

This is what sportsmanship looks like. The world could use more of this kind of compassion. We all yearn for it for in our time of need so let’s give it freely to others in theirs. Thank you Thomas for being human. ⁦@thomasmorstead⁩ ⁦@ZaneG_5⁩ pic.twitter.com/6JhK5RivMj
— Sally-Ann Roberts (@sallyannPowerUp) September 16, 2018

We're not sure if Gonzalez will get another shot in Cleveland, but we hope he gets another shot and has a successful NFL career.

#Browns working out kickers today, including veterans Blair Walsh and Cairo Santos, sources say. GM John Dorsey is well acquainted with Santos from his time with the #Chiefs.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 17, 2018

(H/T: The Checkdown)