The field goal in the national football league is a very unique part of the game. Longest field goal, claimed american football nonnfl. List of national football league records individual wikipedia. List of national football league records individual. The nfl competition committee has released their proposed rules changes for the 2020 nfl season. Field goals most field goals attempted, career 18 morten andersen, new orleans, 198689, 1991. On november 28, 2008, he set a nebraska team record when he kicked a 57yard field goal in a 4031 victory over the colorado buffaloes. The ed hochuli of college football leaves the field to train nfl officials. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on.
The longest field goal in history came in 20 when denvers matt prater kicked it 64 yards in the thin colorado air. The 2018 nfl season saw its fair share of long field goal kick attempts, but no kicker was able to break matt praters league record set. In the interview he said that the record for the longest field goal ever attempted was 97 yards by jan stenerud in fact stram used it like a punt because they were backed up so far and he mentioned the exact reasons you discussed. We got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. Michigan states morten andersen hit a 63yard field goal against ohio state in 1981. Ove johansson kicked a 69 yard field goal while playing for. If you say i just attempted a field goal, youre a damned. Players must meet the minimum requirements to show up on this leaderboard.
Mcafee took to his instagram to announce the exciting news after be broke the previous record for the longest blindfolded field goal. Direct path to longest field goals by female kickers. The actual longest field goal in organized football. What was the shortest kicked nfl football field goal. On november 4, 2007, he attempted to kick a 64yard record field goal before halftime against the houston texans on a windless oakland afternoon in mcafee coliseum. Most yards gained, game 342 peyton manning, indianapolis, 2004. The kick cut the titans halftime lead to only one point, 2120. Is his 8 yard field goal the record for the shortest field goal in nfl history.
Glenn presnell broke the record for his team, detroit lions. Most field goals in a game football history pro football. This nfl record ended up being the secondmost noteworthy of the game, as adrian peterson racked up 253 of his record 296 yards in the second half of. Colts pat mcafee sets guinness world record for longest. The record kick came as time expired following a 63yard drive in the final minute led by titans quarterback kerry collins. What was the longest field goal ever attempted in nfl history. The new orleans saints kickers field goal was a gamewinning kick as time expired, one that lifted the saints. Praters kick broke the nfls previous 63yard record set by tom dempsey in 1970. A 20yard field goal kicked from the center of the field has to stay within a lateral window 17 12degrees wide, but at 60 yards that window decreases to below six degrees. Matt prater sets nfl record with 64yard field goal.
May 07, 2019 michigan states morten andersen hit a 63yard field goal against ohio state in 1981. Justin tucker claims he could make the longest field goal. In 1970 tom dempsey of the new orleans saints kicked a 63 yard field goal. His total accuracy on combined field goals and extra points also set a new ncaa. Gostkowskis record kick pulled the patriots within 1. Top 5 longest field goal in nfl history world most. Covid19 forces a rushed offseason for nfl officials. The snap from jackie burkett was good, and dempsey made the field goal as the ball fell just beyond the bar. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday. These records are not listed in the nfl record and fact book. Presley attempted the guinness world records title in the showroom of a local car dealership. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more in. Read about the history of numerical scoring, puntouts, dropkicks and triple threats. He was drafted by the philadelphia eagles in the fourth round of the 2011 nfl draft.
To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a. Field goals records updated through the 2007 season. Nov 22, 2008 janikowski 76 yard field goal attempt. Clemson, 1984 ties sec record 59 yards kevin butler vs. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nflafl merger in 1970. The longest field goal in ncaa history is 67 yards, accomplished four times, most recently by tom odle for fort hays state in 1988. Transcript for player kicks 67yard field goal something incredible amount from a high school football game last night in spokane washington just to set. At training camp the other day, however, ravens kicker justin tucker sent the ol pigskin sailing through the uprights from 69 yards away. Sebastian janikowski of the oakland raiders attempted a 72 yard field goal.
Top 25 most unbreakable ohio state football records. Nfl field goal attempts career leaders profootball. All hail the record holder behind footballs longest field. The nfl record for a field goal in a game is 64 yards. Tom dempseys field goal is still the greatest ever. Raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on december 8, 20. What is the longest field goal attempt in nfl history.
Most consecutive games scoring 360 morten andersen, new orleans, 19831994. Brett maher of the dallas cowboys is the only kicker to successfully make 3 field goals of 60 or more yards 63 vs the philadelphia eagles 2019 week 7, 62 vs the philadelphia eagles 2018 week 14, 62 against the new york jets 2019 week 6. Stephen gostkowski sets patriots record with 58yard field goal. The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field goal. The greatest remains unchanged with a great chance to remain so indefinitely. First longest field goal in nfl history was recorded in december 10, 1922. The 2018 nfl season saw its fair share of long field goal kick attempts, but no kicker was able to break matt praters league record set in 20 on dec. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more. Actually, i heard an interview with coach stram of the chiefs many years ago.
A college kicker made a 80yard field goal in practice. What is the longest field goal attempted, and made in the. When field goal kickers attempt kicks from 50 yards or further, even the best ones only. Nfl player stats field goals attempted teamrankings.
Most kicking points after touchdown attempted, season 74 stephen gostkowski, new england, 2007. In early 1920s cornell had players build a hill of dirt and more than one. College football referee mike defee takes position in nfl front office. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history urban legends 10. Long before then, back in 1905, michigans al barlow had a. The longest field goal ever made in nfl history was 63 yards, shared by tom dempsey in 1970, jason elam in 1998, and sebastian janakowski. Coachup is the safest and easiest way to find a private sports coach. Aug 22, 2017 the longest field goal in history came in 20 when denvers matt prater kicked it 64 yards in the thin colorado air. Sep 14, 2011 sebastian janikowski joined jason elam and tom dempsey as the only nfl kickers to boot a field goal from 63 yards. However, it bounced off the right upright and came back out. Anything outside of that, and its more of a gamble. The longest field goal attempt in an nfl game was 76 yards by sebastian janikowski on september 28, 2008. The longest claimed kick is one of 78 yards, barefooted, by ching do kim at honolulu stadium, usa on 23 november 1944. Dec 08, 20 denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday.
With the last play of the second quarter, prater hit a 64yard field goal, setting a new record for longest field goal in nfl history. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. The attempt led to the immediate firing of then raiders head coach lane kiffin. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl record. Broncos matt prater breaks nfl record for longest field goal. This page tracks longest made field goal statistics. The broncos entered the half down only 2021 to the tennessee. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard field goal.
Go inside the nfls 100 th season with the 2019 nfl record and fact book. Unless a hurricane force wind is behind the kicker, a 100 yard field goal would be pretty. Dec 10, 20 we got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. Top 25 most unbreakable ohio state football records eleven. The last 63yard field goal was also aided by the altitude of. Lets say i am on my own 20yard line and have fourth and seven and i have my place kicker kick the ball out of bounds at the opponents 25. 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. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl afl merger in 1970. In any context other than the ncaa rule book, it would be a barefaced lie to say that all place kicks from scrimmage are fieldgoal attempts. Longest field goal 53 david akers, philadelphia, 2003. Overall, 127 field goal attempts have come from 60 yards and beyond. 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.
Long before then, back in 1905, michigans al barlow had a 110yard punt return versus the buckeyes, which. Doug pensingergetty images watch tom dempseys original 63yarder for the. He played college football for the nebraska cornhuskers, and set an ncaa record for field goal accuracy with an 89. The ncaa record for longest field goal without a tee and with. 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. Quirky research a blog whose name is selfexplanatory. Lets turn the clock back to the day jerry markbreit ejected his first, and only, nfl player. With time running out in the game, the saints attempted a field goal with holder joe scarpati spotting at the saints own 37yard line.
Longest pass completion all tds except as noted 99. What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. 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 franchise record 62yard field. No bonus xp, because they dont have special teams records in the game. Servicescoring alltime records national football league.
Dec 08, 20 denver broncos kicker matt prater kicked a 64yard field goal through the uprights to break the nfl record for longest field goal. The longest field goal ever attempted in nfl history was 76 yards by sebastian janakowski during a 2008 regular season game. Longest field goal 53 david akers, philadelphia, 2003 51 morten andersen, new orleans, 1989. Free nfl football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. The previous record of seven field goals in a game was first set by jim bakken in 1967 and matched four times, most recently accomplished by shayne graham in 2007. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. If successful, the kick would have broken the alltime nfl field goal record of 63 yards. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by lovesick swede record book duration. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of. It previously was a 56yarder by john kasay, the first kicker in team history. Sebastian janikowski joined jason elam and tom dempsey as the only nfl kickers to boot a field goal from 63 yards.
Sep, 2011 raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. The first longest field goal was broken in october 7, 1934. The kick also broke the team record for longest field goal in a regularseason game. During his four seasons as a cornhusker, he set an ncaa career record by completing 89. With time running out in the game, the saints attempted a field goal with holder joe scarpati spotting at. The nfl record for longest field goal is 63 yards and the ncaa record for longest field goal is 67 yards. Alex henery born august 17, 1987 is a former american football kicker. Oct 21, 2019 the nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. 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. Dec 08, 20 denver broncos kicker matt prater made nfl history on sunday. Doug pensingergetty images watch tom dempseys original 63. Highest % of field goals made 50 yards or more career min. The title of an nfl referee comes with great responsibility, especially during the transition after being promoted.
Perhaps in the next few years, the conversation about the longest field goal in nfl history will include just one name. Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer. Sebastian janikowski of the oakland raiders on september 28, 2008 attempted a 76yarder just before halftime against the san diego chargers. All hail the record holder behind footballs longest field goal, ove johansson johansson once kicked a ball 69 yards through the uprights for abilene christian. Sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record.
The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher. Build your own custom leaderboards with the play index view current leaderboard. Longest paper football field goal guinness world records. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a free account. With our 100% moneyback guarantee and vetted coaches, anyone can achieve their full athletic potential. Oct 21, 2007 the record kick came as time expired following a 63yard drive in the final minute led by titans quarterback kerry collins. Prior to 1974, the goal posts in the nfl were on the goal lines instead of the end lines. On december 8, 20, matt prater kicked a 64yard field. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history. What was the longest field goal ever attempted in nfl. Dempsey is most widely known for kicking a 63yard field goal as time expired to give the saints a 1917 win over the detroit lions on november 8, 1970 at tulane stadium in new orleans. The nfls longest touchdowns of all time bleacher report. On that date, one nfl player who made goal from 45 yards was wilbur pete henry from canton bulldogs.
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