The national football league nfl records field goals. Game and player highlights, news stories, team and playerrelated features, fantasy football videos, nfl event coverage. A college kicker made a 80yard field goal in practice. It took 28 years before another kicker would hit from 63 yards and two others would match the mark, including former eagle david akers with san francisco in 2012. The kick broke the record for the longest field goal in the nfl by 7 yards. The new orleans saints kickers field goal was a game.
Broncos placekicker matt prater connects on a 64yard field goal at the end of the first half on december 8, 20. College football referee mike defee takes position in nfl front office. His record was tied three timesby jason elam in 1998, sebastian janikowski in 2011 and david akers in 2012 before it was broken on december 8, 20, by matt prater who hit a 64yard field goal. Books guinness world records 2021 wild things guinness world records kids. The longest field goal ive ever kicked 80 yards duration. List of national football league records individual. The ncaa fbs college football record book is jammed packed with some of the greatest names and greatest performances in history official records began being kept by the ncaa. 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. The field goal in the national football league is a very unique part of the game. Adam vinatieri broke one record this week while closing in on another. Coachup is the safest and easiest way to find a private sports coach. Sebastian janikowski joined jason elam and tom dempsey as the only nfl kickers to boot a field goal from 63 yards. That the temperature was only 18 degrees at kickoff and only 14 when prater.
We got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. It was the first nonaltitude assisted kick of that length since 1970. According to game accounts, he dropkicked a 17yard field goal in the detroit lions 167 victory over the chicago cardinals on september 19, 1937. Aug 14, 2019 the ncaa fbs college football record book is jammed packed with some of the greatest names and greatest performances in history official records began being kept by the ncaa in 1937, and there. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl afl merger in 1970. The longest field goal in ncaa history is 67 yards, accomplished four times, most recently by tom.
The longest kick at gillette stadium belonged to jets kicker nick folk, who. Another notable kick was george blandas 49 yard field goal when he was 47 years old, way back in 1974. Subscribe to the nfl youtube channel to see immediate ingame. Fulltime indianapolis colts punter and parttime comedian pat mcafee blindly kicks his way into the guinness world records book.
The longest field goal in nfl history is 64 yards by matt prater of the denver broncos in 20. Tom dempsey, nfl kicker who set a record for the longest. The national football league nfl information on rauzulus street. Perhaps in the next few years, the conversation about the longest field goal in nfl history will include just one name. Oct 23, 2016 with a 33yard field goal in the third quarter, vinatieri broke mike vanderjagts record for consecutive field goals made with 43. When field goal kickers attempt kicks from 50 yards or further, even the best ones only convert. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field. Dec 24, 2018 five years later, praters 64yarder still holds the alltime distance record. In 2018, the nfl average for field goal percentage was 84.
The last 63yard field goal was also aided by the altitude of. Sep 30, 2018 adam vinatieri broke one record this week while closing in on another. 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. On september 9, 2012, akers tied the nfl record for the longest field goal by kicking a 63yard field goal off the crossbar against the green bay packers at lambeau field, tying the overall, and now nonaltitude assisted, record. The following are the 2019 nfl kicking statistical leaders, sorted by points scored. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard field goal. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on. Finally, the broncos matt prater connected on a record 64yard kick in 20 in denver. Cordarrelle patterson ties nfl record with 109yard kickoff. Returns are possible when a field goal is short, but in that case returners will usually down the ball so as to scrimmage from the spot of the kick. What is the ncaa record for the longest field goal answers. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history.
Read about the history of numerical scoring, puntouts, drop kicks and triple threats. Tom dempsey stayed in nfl record books for 43 years. The new orleans saints kickers field goal was a gamewinning kick as time expired, one that lifted the saints 19. Sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record.
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 franchiserecord 62yard field. Sep 14, 2011 sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record by michael. In early 1920s cornell had players build a hill of dirt and more than one. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football pdf. Hall of famer earl dutch clark is believed to be the last player to successfully dropkick a field goal in the nfl. Nfl total field goals made career leaders profootball. The greatest remains unchanged with a great chance to remain so indefinitely. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. On november 26, 2006, gostkowski made the longest regularseason kick of his young career, a 52yard kick against the chicago bears, which is also the longest kick ever made at gillette stadium. Praters kick broke the nfl s previous 63yard record set by tom dempsey in 1970. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on december 8, 20. Below are the uga football kicking records, including pats, field goals, most points, touchbacks, and more. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64.
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 reports. The legacy and lesson of tom dempseys recordsetting. Five years later, praters 64yarder still holds the alltime distance record. Has kicked the seven longest field goals in franchise history 58yarder in 2011, two 57yarders in 20, 56yarders in 2010, 2011 and 2015, 55yarder in 2014. Georgia bulldogs football kicking records are led by kevin butler, blair walsh, billy bennett, marshall morgan, rodrigo blankenship, and more.
The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. On september 7, 2014, nugent tied the nfl record for most field goals made in one half with 5. Tom dempsey 19 kicks a recordsetting 63yard field goal for the new orleans saints in their 1917 win over the detroit lions on nov. Oct 20, 2008 both tom dempsey of the new orleans saints and jason elam of the denver broncos converted on 63 yd. Apr 05, 2020 tom dempsey of new orleans kicks a 63yard field goal on nov.
The national football league nfl record for longest successful field goal is 63 yards by sebastian janikowski poland of the oakland raiders usa on 12 september 2011. Feb 26, 2018 trying to break the nfls longest field goal record. Vinatieri remains focused with field goal record in sight. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher report latest. 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. Its not a steadfast rule applying to every kick that follows, but it does manage to span generations. Phil dawson attempts rare 71yard free kick field goal, is. Im not a very good writer, and typing these descriptions feels like school work, so ill just skip the description for today. Morten andersen, the first modernera kicker to make the hall, hit 79. He also happens to own the nfl record for longest made field goal of 64 yards, back when he was a member of the denver.
Longest field goal, claimed american football nonnfl. What a kick by janikowski yesturday, im not a fan of either team, but 57 yard field goal with room to spare great kick. Stephen gostkowski sets franchise and stadium record for. Combined yardage records updated through the 2007 season. List of national football league records individual wikipedia.
Denvers matt prater kicks an nflrecord, 64yard field goal. Free nfl football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. 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. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher. Three of the five longest field goals that the nfl has ever seen were made in denvers mile high stadium. Almost impossible s1 e17 why its almost impossible to kick a 90yard field goal. Anything outside of that, and its more of a gamble. His longest field goal was a 54yard attempt against the new york giants in the last preseason game. Oct 02, 2017 adam vinatieri had also kicked a 57yard field goal for the patriots way back in 2002 against the chicago bears. 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. The longest field goal in history came in 20 when denvers matt prater kicked it 64 yards in the thin colorado air. Matt prater nearly breaks the record for the longest field goal. The longest successful field goal ever made in the nfl is 65.
Denvers matt prater kicks an nfl record, 64yard field goal december 8, 20 9. He had just kicked the longest field goal in nfl history, a 63yarder to help the saints turn a 1716 defeat into a 1917. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history. On january 4, 2015, nugent kicked a careerlong 58yard field goal during the afc firstround playoff game against the indianapolis colts. The ed hochuli of college football leaves the field to train nfl officials. In that context, he thinks tuckers rewriting of the accuracy record books is even. Vinatieri, 43, has played 21 seasons in the nfl, dating back to. Praters kick broke the nfls previous 63yard record set by tom dempsey in 1970. Tom dempsey of new orleans kicks a 63yard field goal on nov. 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.
Nfl football stats nfl team field goal attempts per game. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard. With the kick, dempsey broke bert rechichars nfl record for longest field goal by seven yards. Tucker is 162of162 on extra point attempts in his career and has made 32 of 33 field goal attempts in 2016. This page tracks longest made field goal statistics. Field goal returns are rare in the nfl, since an attempt with sufficient distance that misses the uprights will automatically be dead. Quirky research a blog whose name is selfexplanatory. Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field goal. What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. The recordsetting kickoff return by patterson tied cromarties record for longest play in nfl history. The longest kick ever attempted was a 76yarder from sebastian janikowski. Yes, vinatieris kick was impressive, but there is one more impressive kick based on my infallible logic. On october 11, 2015, nugent made a winning field goal against the seattle seahawks in overtime in week 5, 2015. Raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime.
And to answer your comment about the no foot thing, tom dempsey was in fact born with half a foot. Spokane highschool kicker boots 67yard field goal the. The destination for all national football league related video on the web. The veteran kicker already smashed the top 5 longest field goals in the lions record books. Ranking all 32 nfl kicking situations, from most stable to. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. Direct path to longest field goals by female kickers.
With our 100% moneyback guarantee and vetted coaches, anyone can achieve their full athletic potential. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Ove johansson is the current holder of the record for the longest field goal ever kicked during an american football game, at 69 yards 63 m, for abilene christian university in their october 16, 1976 victory over east texas state. As in, an nfl record 64yard field goal to go along with 39 completions, 397 yards passing and, of course, 51 points. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl record. High school kid kicks what would be the nfls longestever. Longest field goal, claimed american football nonnfl guinness. Dec 10, 20 we got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. 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. A field goal fg is a means of scoring in gridiron football. Dec 18, 2016 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. Hall of famer dutch clark was a master of the drop kick. As weve already told you, football can be hard to understand.
Unless a hurricane force wind is behind the kicker, a 100 yard field goal would be pretty. Sep, 2011 raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl. It missed, but it was still a cool to see an obscure football event. With one swing of his right leg, cowboys kicker brett maher booted his way into the nfl record book on sunday. High school kid kicks what would be the nfl s longest ever field goal. Justin tucker ties record for 50yard field goals in a.
The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by. Although his accomplishment has never been bested, jawdropping football kicks are nothing new in the rocky mountains. The last dropkick pro football hall of fame official site. The indianapolis colts kicker set the alltime mark for field goals made with 566 in sundays game against the houston texans. Jason elam usa of the denver broncos usa on 25 october 1998. Justin tucker ties record for 50yard field goals in a season. David akers kicked his at the time recordtying 63 yard field goal when he was almost 38 years old. Oct 27, 20 cordarrelle patterson took the opening kickoff 109yards for a touchdown against green bay on sunday, tying the nfl record for longest play.
Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl. The indianapolis colts kicker set the alltime mark for field goals made with 566 in. Indianapolis colts adam vinatieri breaks nfl field goal record. So, the strongest field goal kicker in the world is, like, 17. Cordarrelle patterson ties nfl record with 109yard. The nfl record for longest field goal is 63 yards and the ncaa record for longest field goal is 67 yards. Nfl total field goals made singleseason leaders pro. Who holds record for longest kick in football answers. The kick cut the titans halftime lead to only one point, 2120.
Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the. The title of an nfl referee comes with great responsibility, especially during the transition after being promoted. Colts punter pat mcafees blindfolded field goal breaks. Longest nfl field goal the national football league nfl record for longest successful field goal is 63 yards by sebastian janikowski poland of the oakland raiders usa on 12 september 2011. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more. Overall, 127 field goal attempts have come from 60 yards and beyond. Tom dempseys field goal is still the greatest ever. With a 33yard field goal in the third quarter, vinatieri broke mike vanderjagts record for consecutive field goals made with 43. Indianapolis colts adam vinatieri breaks nfl field goal. A washington state senior hit a 67yard field goal to tie the mark for the second longest field goal in a high school game. The longest claimed kick is one of 78 yards, barefooted, by ching do kim at. This section is showing information as of the end the 201920 season. Another notable kick was george blandas 49 yard field goal. Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer.
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