Who Has the NFL Record for the Longest Field Goal?
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Who has the NFL record for the longest field goal? This list of the top 10 longest field goals in NFL history may surprise you.
NFL Field Goal Records
In American football, the longest field goal ever made was from 76 yards (69 m) away, by Matt Prater, on December 8, 2013. As of September 2020, the record is shared by eleven other kickers. The NFL’s official website says that the “longest field goal ever made in an NFL game” is 64 yards (58 m), which has been accomplished 14 times, most recently by Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles on September 24, 2017.
Longest Field Goal
In 2018, the longest field goal in NFL history was made by Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who booted a 64-yarder against the Detroit Lions. The previous record was 63 yards, set by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos in 2013.
There have been 36 field goals made from at least 60 yards in NFL history. Five of those were made in the 2018 season: Tucker’s 64-yarder, as well as 61-yard kicks by Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jason Myers of the New York Jets and Greg Zuerlein of the Los Angeles Rams.
The shortest field goal ever made in an NFL game is just 7 yards, a distance that has been kicked 13 times in league history. The most recent example came in 2018, when Eagles kicker Cody Parkey hit one from 7 yards out against the Chicago Bears.
Most Field Goals in a Season
There have been some great field goal kicking seasons in NFL history. Here are the top 5 seasons for most field goals made:
1. Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots (2007): 42 field goals made
2. Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans (2007): 40 field goals made
3. Neil Rackers, Arizona Cardinals (2005): 40 field goals made
4. Phil Dawson, Cleveland Browns (2012): 39 field goals made
5. Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers (2011): 39 field goals made
Most Field Goals in a Career
The most field goals in a career is held by Morten Andersen, who kicked565 between 1982 and 2007. Jerry Rice, who played wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is second on the list with career field goals of 504. Brett Favre, a quarterback who played for various teams including the Green Bay Packers, is third with 461.
The Record Holders
There have been some incredible field goals kicked in NFL history. The longest field goal ever kicked in an NFL game was 64 yards, and it was kicked by Matt Prater in 2013. The second longest field goal was 63 yards, and it was kicked by Tom Dempsey in 1970.
Longest Field Goal
The longest field goal ever kicked in an NFL game was 64 yards, by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos. This broke the previous record of 63 yards, which was jointly held by Tom Dempsey, Jason Elam, Sebastian Janikowski and David Akers.
Most Field Goals in a Season
In the National Football League (NFL), the record for the most field goals made in a season is held by Justin Tucker, who made 34 field goals in 2016. The record for the most field goals made in a career is held by Adam Vinatieri, who has made 539 field goals as of 2020.
Most Field Goals in a Career
In 2002, Morten Andersen set the NFL record for field goals made in a career. As of 2019, he has made 565 field goals in his 25 seasons.
Gary Anderson is second on the list with 538 field goals. He played for five teams during his 23 seasons in the NFL.
Jason Elam is third with522 field goal makes in his 17 seasons. He played for the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons.
Why the Records Matter
The National Football League (NFL) is the professional American football league. The records set in the NFL are important to players, coaches, and fans alike. These records help to provide context for the great game of football and its athletes. The longest field goal ever kicked in an NFL game was 64 yards, set by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos in 2013.
Longest Field Goal
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The longest field goal in NFL history was 69 yards, which was kicked by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos on December 8, 2013.
Most Field Goals in a Season
In 1978, Dallas Cowboys’ placekicker, Rafael Septien, set the NFL record for most field goals made in a season when he connected on 34 of 41 attempts. Since then, Septien’s record has been tied twice, first by Matt Stover of the Baltimore Ravens in 2000, and then by Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears in 2005. In both cases, the kickers made 33 of 40 field goal attempts.
Most Field Goals in a Career
NFL placekickers have been kicking field goals since the league’s inception in 1920. In all that time, there have been a number of great kickers who have set records for the most field goals in a career. Here are the top five kickers on that list:
1. Morten Andersen – 565 field goals
2. Gary Anderson – 538
3. Adam Vinatieri – 516
4. Jason Elam –503
5. John Carney – 480
These kickers have all had long, successful careers in the NFL, and their records are unlikely to be broken anytime soon. If you’re a fan of placekickers, these are the names you should know.
