The record for a field goal at any level in game is 69 yards. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history. The indianapolis colts kicker set the alltime mark for field goals made with 566 in. The nysswa updates its records each august based on research by paul hutzler and updates submitted by media and coaches. Nfl total field goals made singleseason leaders pro. Indianapolis colts adam vinatieri breaks nfl field goal record.
Sep 16, 2012 what is the longest field goal in nfl history. Tennessee titans kicker rob bironas made history when he successfully converted eight field goal attempts during a 3836 win over the houston texans on. He made all of his kicks, running back austin ekeler said. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal, nailing a 64yarder just before halftime against the tennessee titans. 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. List of national football league records individual wikipedia. In 1970 tom dempsey of the new orleans saints kicked a 63 yard field goal. Justin tucker ties record for 50yard field goals in a season justin tucker has been the nfls best kicker in 2016 by a wide margin. Nov 19, 2017 that made it 22 successful field goals in a row for the rookie, matching kansas citys franchise record for consecutive field goals. 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.
Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl afl merger in 1970. Dempseys field goal in tulane stadium was below sea level. For the season, he is now 14 of 15 on field goals, bringing stability to a position that had been in flux over the past two years. Highest field goal percentage, career 100 field goals 86. The legacy and lesson of tom dempseys recordsetting field. Statistics are current through the 2019 nfl season and include stats accrued in nfl, afl and apfa games. Nfls secondoldest player decides to retire after 20 seasons, ranks 11th on the alltime scoring list the secondhighest scorer in browns history has decided to retire. Most field goals in a game football history pro football hall of. Harrison butker matches chiefs record for consecutive. Adam vinatieri sets nfl record with 43rd consecutive field goal made. Glenn presnell broke the record for his team, detroit lions. Top 5 longest field goal in nfl history world most. Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer.
The legacy and lesson of tom dempseys recordsetting. What is the longest field goal ever made in the nfl. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nflafl merger in 1970. The field goal in the national football league is a very unique part of the game. The indianapolis colts kicker set the alltime mark for field goals made with 566 in sundays game against the houston texans.
Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field. Raiders sebastian janikowski sets nfl record for 50yard. This includes ncaa, naia, njcaa junior college,interscholastic high school, nfl, arena football afl, minor leagues nmlf, afa, canadian football cfl and mexican football onefa. 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. Nfl total field goals made single game leaders profootball. That kick, like two of the four field goals that have equaled dempseys mark, came in milehigh denver. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of. Although his accomplishment has never been bested, jawdropping football kicks are nothing new in the rocky mountains. Kc chiefs k harrison butker set all the records in 2017. Before this week, maher had hit two 60yarders in his career, which was tied. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history. Cnn tom dempsey, a journeyman nfl kicker who despite missing toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to. List of national football league records individual.
Players and teams, along with their records, are noted with the super bowl game played. The first longest field goal was broken in october 7, 1934. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more. Cowboys kicker brett maher booted his way into the nfl record book on sunday. Pete stoyanovich initially set the team mark during the 1997. Anything outside of that, and its more of a gamble. Here is a list of the records in the national football league set by individual players. Drop kicked field goals were common in the early days of gridiron football but. This page tracks longest made field goal statistics. Navy yes, i know this isnt nfl apparently, i am slow with my nfl posts. Nfl yearly field goals made leaders the football database. Justin tucker ties record for 50yard field goals in a. 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.
With a 33yard field goal in the third quarter, vinatieri broke mike vanderjagts record for consecutive field goals made. What was the shortest kicked nfl football field goal. Jan 16, 2017 steelers beat chiefs with a record 6 field goals. Green bay defeated dallas with a 51yard field goal as time. Sep 30, 2018 adam vinatieri broke one record this week while closing in on another. Adam vinatieri broke one record this week while closing in on another.
Raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. Tom dempsey, 73, a burly, funloving football player who made nfl history in 1970 by kicking a 63yard field goal a record that stood for 43 years despite playing with no toes on his kicking foot, died saturday night in new orleans from what his family said was complications from coronavirus. 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. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. This article is about field goals in gridiron football. Extensive list of all players to kick field goals of 60 yards or more in the history of football. On that date, one nfl player who made goal from 45 yards was wilbur pete henry from canton bulldogs. Sep, 2011 raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. First longest field goal in nfl history was recorded in december 10, 1922.
Oct 23, 2016 adam vinatieri broke a record held by another colts kicker on sunday. Denver broncos kicker makes the longest field goal in nfl. The actual longest field goal in organized football was. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64. Jets myers kicked way through long road into record books. Ove johansson kicked a 69 yard field goal while playing for. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Adam vinatieri broke a record held by another colts kicker on sunday. As with everything in his life, there was a degree of difficulty factor there that is. The list of records is separated by individual players and teams. Jan 14, 2017 the longest field goals in nfl history. Thatll happen when you make a franchiserecord seven field goals, the secondmost in nfl history. By jimmy durkin bay area news group september 25, 2016 at 11. For a more comprehensive list, see list of national football league rushing yards leaders.
Most consecutive games scoring 360 morten andersen, new orleans, 19831994. Harrison butker matches chiefs record for consecutive field. Kc chiefs k harrison butker set all the records in 2017 with. Except in desperate situations, a team will generally attempt field goals only when keeping a drive alive is unlikely. Nfl total field goals made career leaders profootball. It took 33 years for matt prater to break the record with a 64yard field goal in 20. Can you name the nfl kickers who have kicked the longest field goals. Packers upset cowboys pittsburgh will face new england in the afc championship game. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by lovesick swede record book duration. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history, breaks.
What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. Individual records combined field goals fumbles ints kick returns misc passing pats punting punt returns receiving rushing sacks safeties scoring service touchdowns yards. 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. Apr 06, 2012 ranking the top 25 clutch kickers in college football history. When field goal kickers attempt kicks from 50 yards or further, even the best ones only. What is the longest field goal in nfl history answers.
The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher. Sammy baugh, washington, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947. Adam vinatieri sets nfl record with 43rd consecutive field. A field goal fg is a means of scoring in gridiron football. Ncaa individual records for scoring college football at. Five years later, praters 64yarder still holds the alltime distance record. Oct 21, 2019 the kick marked the third time in his career that maher has made a field of more than 60 yards, which is an nfl record. It would be nice if i could keep my football blog posts current with. If youre looking for stats, youve come to the right place. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more in. The last 63yard field goal was also aided by the altitude of.
Oct 01, 2018 vinatieris 42yard field goal placed him above morten andersen in the record book, first in career field goals made. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. 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. The kick marked the third time in his career that maher has made a field of more than 60 yards, which is an nfl record. Most field goals in a game football history pro football. Oct 21, 2007 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. The football from bironas record kick is on display at the pro football hall of fame. Praters kick broke the nfls previous 63yard record set by tom dempsey in 1970. Field goals records updated through the 2007 season.
Atlanta falcons kicker matt bryant became the first player in franchise history to make 200 field goals. Is his 8 yard field goal the record for the shortest field goal in nfl history. All records can be referenced at the national football league nfl s official website, nfl. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by. Colts adam vinatieri breaks nfls alltime field goal record. Three of the five longest field goals that the nfl has ever seen were made in denvers mile high stadium. Tom dempsey, nfl kicker who set a record for the longest. Sep 25, 2016 raiders kicker sebastian janikowski set the nfl record for most 50yard field goals on sunday. That made it 22 successful field goals in a row for the rookie, matching kansas citys franchise record for consecutive field goals. For field goals in basketball, see field goal basketball. If you missed the kick, youd also likely have to defend against a long.
Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field goal. The following is a list of the nfl yearly scoring leaders ranked by field goals made. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. In nfl history, there have been a total of 144 field goals attempted. Vinatieris 42yard field goal placed him above morten andersen in the record book, first in career field goals made. Raiders kicker sebastian janikowski set the nfl record for most 50yard field goals on sunday. Adam vinatieri has been around for 21 years, spending nearly half of his life in the nfl. Matt bryant made the falcons record book on sunday. The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting. Ranking the top 25 clutch kickers in college football history. Nfls secondoldest player decides to retire after 20. For field goals in rugby league and rugby union, see field goal rugby.