Who Holds The Longest Field Goal In The NFL?

Who Holds The Longest Field Goal In The NFL? Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos currently holds the record with a 64 yard field goal.

The History of the NFL’s Longest Field Goal

Throughout the history of the NFL, there have been a number of players who have made a name for themselves by kicking extremely long field goals. In fact, the record for the longest field goal in NFL history currently sits at 64 yards, and has been held by a number of different players over the years. In this article, we will take a look at the history of the NFL’s longest field goal, and see how it has changed hands over time.

The first player to ever kick a field goal of 60 yards or more in an NFL game was Bert Rechichar of the Cleveland Browns, who did so in 1953. However, it would be another 12 years before someone else would top his mark, as Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints kicked a 63-yarder in 1965. Dempsey’s record would stand for nearly 30 years before finally being eclipsed by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998. Elam’s 63-yard field goal was matched by Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders just two years later, in 2000.

The current record holder for the longest field goal in NFL history is Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos, who kicked a 64-yarder in 2013. Prater’s kick came with just over 2 minutes remaining in overtime, and gave the Broncos a 26-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

The Current Record Holder

The current record holder for the longest field goal in the NFL is Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos. On December 8, 2013, Prater kicked a 64 yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans. The previous record was 63 yards, held by Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints.

How the Record Was Set

In 2013, the NFL implemented a new rule that stated that if a team scored a touchdown on a drive that started with a touchback, the opposing team would get the ball on the 25-yard line. This was done in an effort to encourage more touchbacks and limit the number of injuries on kickoffs.

The rule had an unintended consequence: it made it much easier for kickers to attempt long field goals. And in 2018, that’s exactly what happened.

On December 8, 2018, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin TuckerAttempted A field goal from 73 yards out against the Detroit Lions. The kick was successful, setting a new NFL record for the longest field goal.

Prior to Tucker’s record-setting kick, the longest field goal in NFL history had been 64 yards. But thanks to the new rule, kickers around the league began attempting (and making) longer and longer field goals. In fact, just two weeks after Tucker’s record-setting kick, another kicker – New Orleans Saints’ Wil Lutz – booted a 62-yarder through the uprights.

So while Justin Tucker currently holds the record for longest field goal in NFL history, it’s likely that his record will be broken sooner rather than later.

Who is Challenging the Record?

There have been a few players that have come close to breaking the record in recent years. In 2018, Matt Gay of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came the closest, kicking a 59-yard field goal. In 2016, Jason Sanders of the Miami Dolphins and Graham Gano of the Carolina Panthers both kicked 58-yard field goals.

The longest field goal ever kicked in an NFL game was 64 yards, a record that has stood for over 40 years. The man responsible for the boot is Steve Cox, who accomplished the feat for the Cleveland Browns back in 1975.

Cox’s historic kick came in the final seconds of a 9–7 Browns victory over division rivals, the New York Jets. It was also notable because it was the only points scored in the entire fourth quarter.

When Will the Record Be Broken?

The longest field goal ever made in an NFL game is 64 yards, a record that has been shared by 3 different kickers since it was first set in 2013.

There have been other field goals attempted from beyond 64 yards, but none have been successful. The current holder of the record is Matt Prater of the Detroit Lions, who made a 64 yard field goal in 2013.

The record for the longest field goal in NFL history is still held by Steve Cox, who kicked a 69 yard field goal in 1976 while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.