What’s the Longest Kick in NFL History?

The longest field goal in NFL history was kicked by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos in 2013. The kick was 64 yards.

Introduction

In American football, the longest field goal ever made was 84 yards by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos on December 8, 2013. The previous record of 63 yards was set by Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints on November 8, 1970.

The Record

The longest field goal in NFL history was kicked by Bronko Nagurski of the Chicago Bears in 1937. The field goal was 82 yards long!

The Technique

There are a few things that go into making a long field goal, but the most important is the technique. Field goal kickers have to be able to control the direction and distance of their kicks, and they need to have a strong leg to make the ball travel a long way.

One of the best ways to increase your chances of making a long field goal is to use a kicking tee. This gives you a stable platform to kick from, and it helps you get more height on your kick. You should also practice your technique from different distances so that you can learn how to control the ball.

If you can master the technique, then you’ll be well on your way to kicking a long field goal!

The Training

In order to have a chance at success, Janikowski underwent an intense training regimen that included practicing in high altitudes and kicking a soccer ball to try and improve his flexibility. He also worked with a kicking coach to help fine-tune his technique. All of this paid off, as Janikowski was ultimately able to set the record for the longest kick in NFL history.

The Record-Breakers

NFL placekickers have been performing on-field heroics for over a century, and the kicking game has only gotten more accurate and longer-ranged since the league’s inception.

Here are some of the biggest and most impressive kicking feats in NFL history, including the longest field goal ever made.

1. The Longest Field Goal: 64 Yards
In 2013, San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers connected on a 63-yard field goal, tying the NFL record for longest field goal. The following year, Akers broke his own record with a successful kick from 64 yards out.

2. The Longest Punt: 98 Yards
While punting statistics aren’t as highly publicized as those for placekickers, Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler holds the NFL record for the longest punt in league history. In 2011, Lechler booted a 98-yard punt during a regular season game against the Denver Broncos.

3. The Longest Kickoff Return: 109 Yards
In 2009, Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester brought back a kickoff 109 yards for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings — setting the NFL record for longest kickoff return in league history.
4. The Most Field Goals Made in a Season: 44
In 1998, Miami Dolphins kicker Pete Stoyanovich set an NFL record by making 44 field goals during the regular season. Stoyanovich’s 84.6 percent success rate that year is also an NFL record for highest single-season field goal percentage (minimum of 30 attempts).