The record for longest field goal in football history is 63 yards. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64. Its the longest completed field goal in nfl history, a perfectly made 64yard 58. Adam vinatieri had also kicked a 57yard field goal for the patriots way back in 2002. College football referee mike defee takes position in nfl front office.
The 57yarder was the longest gamewinning kick in playoff history. Tom dempsey, nfl kicker who set a record for the longest. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher report. Almost impossible s1 e17 why its almost impossible to kick a 90yard field goal. Dec 20, 2009 tom dempsey was the first person to make a 63 yard field goal in an nfl game.
The destination for all national football league related video on the web. With his kick against the eagles, maher became the sixth kicker in nfl history to hit a 63yard field. The 57 yarder was the longest gamewinning kick in playoff history. What was the longest field goal ever attempted in nfl history. Information from the associated press was used in this report.
Tom dempsey was the first person to make a 63 yard field goal in an nfl game. The greatest remains unchanged with a great chance to remain so indefinitely. With ease, the ball sails through the yellow crossbar in tennessees endzone. First longest field goal in nfl history was recorded in december 10, 1922. Joe williams is still tied for the longest field goal kicked in a college football game. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history. Longest field goal, claimed american football nonnfl.
Wichita state kicker boots ncaa record field goal in 1978. Oct 20, 2008 what a kick by janikowski yesturday, im not a fan of either team, but 57 yard field goal with room to spare great kick. His record was tied three timesby jason elam in 1998, sebastian janikowski in 2011 and david akers in 2012 7 before it was broken on december 8, 20, by matt prater who hit a 64yard field goal. The longest successful field goal the longest field goal ever made in the nfl is 63 yards and this record is currently shared by tom dempsey from the new orleans saints 1970, jason elam from the denver broncos 1998 and sebastian janikowski from the oakland raiders 2011. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher. The 1971 afc divisional playoff game between the kansas city chiefs and the miami dolphins, played on christmas day, was a seesaw battle of touchdowns and field goals that didnt end until halfway through a second overtime period. The former is a fact, and the latter is also treated as such among the. In early 1920s cornell had players build a hill of dirt and more than one. Oct 11, 2017 this resulted in a 57yard kick for catanzaro, which he nailed, and was still good enough for the longest field goal in jets history. Another notable kick was george blandas 49 yard field goal when he was 47 years old, way back in 1974. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard field goal. That same kick also set the patriots franchise record for longest field goal in franchise and stadium history. Aug 22, 2017 justin tucker is the most accurate kicker in nfl history, and justin tucker can kick the longest field goal in nfl history.
A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of. The 2018 nfl season saw its fair share of long field goal kick attempts, but no kicker was able to break matt prater s league record set in. What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. The longest field goal in ncaa history is 67 yards, accomplished four times, most recently by tom. The longest field goal in super bowl history is a 54yarder from bills kicker steve christie, but to be honest, thats not a very exciting stat. Game and player highlights, news stories, team and playerrelated features, fantasy football videos, nfl event coverage. An average field goal kicker has a range of about 35 yards, meaning they are expected to make anything within that range, barring unfavorable weather conditions.
Stephen gostkowski sets franchise and stadium record for. Rams kicker greg zuerlein connected on all four of his fg attempts and. The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. Read about the history of numerical scoring, puntouts, dropkicks and triple threats. The veteran kicker already smashed the top 5 longest field goals in the lions record books. All records listed on our website are current and uptodate. Apr 05, 2020 the field goal was tied for the longest in nfl history until 20. Tom dempseys field goal is still the greatest ever. With the kick, dempsey broke bert rechichars nfl record for longest field goal by seven yards.
The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on. A college kicker made a 80yard field goal in practice. The longest field goal in the history of the national league. In the history of the nfl regular season, only 20 field goals have been made from at least 60 yards. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history. The jets kicker hit the longest field goal in team history. Direct path to longest field goals by female kickers. What was the shortest kicked nfl football field goal. Perhaps in the next few years, the conversation about the longest field goal in nfl history will include just one name. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl afl merger in 1970. Phil dawson attempts rare 71yard free kick field goal, is. Ove johansson kicked a 69 yard field goal while playing for. Oct 21, 2019 with his kick against the eagles, maher became the sixth kicker in nfl history to hit a 63yard field.
Anything outside of that, and its more of a gamble. Apr 05, 2020 tom dempsey, a journeyman nfl kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to reports. Though dempseys kick has been surpassed in the record books, theres no doubt it. Who holds record for longest kick in football answers. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl record. Tom dempsey, a journeyman nfl kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to reports. Jun 26, 2018 matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64 yarder is 5 yards shorter than the true longest field goal. Pk brandon mcmanus is true weapon for broncos, drills 73yard field goal in practice three of the five longest field goals in nfl history were kicked in denver. What is the longest field goal ever made in the nfl. The title of an nfl referee comes with great responsibility, especially during the transition after being promoted. Longest field goal ever made in the nfl american kicker. Weve got your david akers jersey tom dempsey kicked the first sixtythree yard field goal in nfl history for the new orleans saints in 1970. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on december 8, 20. Dempsey held the record for 28 years until jason elam kicked a 63 yard field goal for the denver broncos against the jacksonville jaguars on october 25, 1998.
It was a truly exciting moment since dempseys kick came with two seconds left. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard. Free nfl football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. Texas kicker nick rose makes an 80yard field goal in. Ever wonder how far the longest made field goal was. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football pdf.
Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of 60 yards or more when he connected on a 61 yard field goal as time expired against the new york giants on sept. Gostkowskis record kick pulled the patriots within 1. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. It is believed the longest field goal kicked with a drop kick was 55. On that date, one nfl player who made goal from 45 yards was wilbur pete henry from canton bulldogs. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. A field goal fg is a means of scoring in gridiron football. What a kick by janikowski yesturday, im not a fan of either team, but 57 yard field goal with room to spare great kick. He kicked the game winning field goal for the new orleans saints against the detroit lions on november 8, 1970. Steve cox kicks his way into browns record book nfl films. With our 100% moneyback guarantee and vetted coaches, anyone can achieve their full athletic potential. The latest successful attempt was a 60yarder from dallas cowboys kicker brett mahers 62.
The actual longest field goal in organized football. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64 yarder is 5 yards shorter than the true longest field goal. With one swing of his right leg, cowboys kicker brett maher booted his way into the nfl record book on sunday. The kick cut the titans halftime lead to only one point, 2120. Keep in mind this was 1970the longest field goal in league history at the time belonged to bert rechichar of the thenbaltimore colts at a whopping 56 yards. Coachup is the safest and easiest way to find a private sports coach. Is his 8 yard field goal the record for the shortest field goal in nfl history. The longest field goal in history came in 20 when denvers matt prater. The field goal in the national football league is a very unique part of the game. It took 28 years before another kicker would hit from 63 yards and two others would match the mark, including former eagle david akers with san francisco in 2012. Pk brandon mcmanus is true weapon for broncos, drills 73. Heres what we know about that extraordinary day in.
This page tracks longest made field goal statistics. The longest field goal in nfl history is 64 yards by matt prater of the denver broncos in 20. The longest field goal in nfl history was kicked by jack dempsey for the new orleans saints against the detroit lions on november 8, 1970, wining the game 1917. David akers kicked his at the time recordtying 63 yard field goal when he was almost 38 years old. Tom dempsey stayed in nfl record books for 43 years. Perhaps emboldened by praters heroics, the broncos go on to crush the titans in the second half, thus clinching a playoff berth. Wichita state may no longer have a football team, but it does still have its place in the ncaa record book. The first longest field goal was broken in october 7, 1934. The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal.
Playbooks weigh as much as physics textbooks, and when you hear a. Justin tucker is the most accurate kicker in nfl history, and justin tucker can kick the longest field goal in nfl history. For a full list of record titles, please use our record application search. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by. Feb 26, 2018 trying to break the nfls longest field goal record. Nfl history and stats the nfls longest game the 1971 afc divisional playoff game between the kansas city chiefs and the miami dolphins, played on christmas day, was a seesaw battle of touchdowns and field goals that didnt end until halfway through a second overtime period. Mexico city new england patriots kicker stephen gostkowski started with a hitting analogy, moved to golf but didnt quite bite on pitching when asked about his franchiserecord 62yard field. Akers third field goal of the half helped the 49ers take a 167 lead over the packers at halftime. Michael badgley gets into record book with 59yard field goal against bengals michael badgley connects on a 59yard field goal, the longest in chargers history, to end the first. Nov 05, 2007 what was the longest field goal ever attempted in nfl history. Take a look through nfl history as we explore some of the nfl s longest records. The longest claimed kick is one of 78 yards, barefooted, by ching do kim at honolulu stadium, usa on 23 november 1944.
For those of us who reside on cleat street, this is the. Oct 02, 2017 that same kick also set the patriots franchise record for longest field goal in franchise and stadium history. In 1970 tom dempsey of the new orleans saints kicked a 63 yard field goal. We got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. Yes, vinatieris kick was impressive, but there is one more impressive kick based on my infallible logic. At the time, coxs field goal was the second longest field goal in nfl history. Quirky research a blog whose name is selfexplanatory.
The kick broke the record for the longest field goal in the nfl by 7 yards. Stephen gostkowski sets patriots record with 58yard field. Dec 10, 20 we got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. His kick remains one of only two which were done with the.
Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday. Field goal range is the part of the field in american football where there is a good chance that a. Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer. The longest goal of them all asmir begovics world record goal was scored from 100. Glenn presnell broke the record for his team, detroit lions. The previous record was 63, originally set by tom dempsey 1970 and then matched by jason elam 1998, sebastian janikowski 2011, david akers 2012, graham gano 2018, and brett maher 2019.
This resulted in a 57yard kick for catanzaro, which he nailed, and was still good enough for the longest field goal in jets history. Toms life spoke directly to the power of the human spirit and exemplified his resolute determination to not allow setbacks to impede following his dreams and aspirations, said gayle benson, owner of. When field goal kickers attempt kicks from 50 yards or further, even the best ones only. Top 5 longest field goal in nfl history world most. Stephen gostkowski sets patriots record with 58yard field goal. The longest day football history pro football hall of. Matt prater nearly breaks the record for the longest field goal. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nflafl merger in 1970.