The ncaa record for longest field goal without a tee and with the. The new orleans saints kickers field goal was a gamewinning kick as time expired, one that lifted the saints. When carolina panthers kicker graham gano booted a 63yarder in 2018 to tie dempseys record for the longest gamewinning field goal giving the panthers a 3331 win over the new york giants. Go inside the nfl s 100 th season with the 2019 nfl record and fact book. List of national football league records individual wikipedia. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl record. Michael badgley gets into record book with 59yard field goal against bengals michael badgley connects on a 59yard field goal, the longest in chargers history, to end the first. Hartley lined up a 63yard field goal in honor of the late tom dempsey, a saints legend who held the nfls record for longest field goal for more than 40 years at that distance.
The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a. Wichita state kicker boots ncaa record field goal in 1978. Johansson turned that leg strength into a shot in the nfl. The nfl record for the longest field goal in league history was a 64yarder kicked by thenbroncos kicker matt prater in denver back in 20.
Going into week s games, four players were tied for the longest field goal of the season at 57 yards. Dec 08, 20 denver broncos kicker matt prater made nfl history on sunday. Discover 2019 nfl pro football player player kicking stats and rankings by kicking points on fox sports. The longest kick ever attempted was a 76yarder from sebastian. Tom dempseys field goal is still the greatest ever. All records listed on our website are current and uptodate. Lane kiffin fetes anniversary of sebastian janikowskis 76.
With ease, the ball sails through the yellow crossbar in tennessees endzone. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nfl afl merger in 1970. Oct 01, 2017 patriots kicker stephen gostkowski set a franchise record for the longest field goal when his 58yarder caromed off the right upright and fell through as the first half expired on sunday. 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. Highest field goal percentage, career 100 field goals 86. Mcmanus said it was the longest field goal he had made, in practice, in an 11on11 team situation in his career. What it the nfl record for the longest field goal and who. That kick, like two of the four field goals that have equaled dempseys mark, came in milehigh denver. Perhaps in the next few years, the conversation about the longest field goal in nfl history will include just one name. Former saints k garrett hartley makes 63yard field goal. It put him just one yard ahead of the previous record of 63 yards, which was held by several kickers including longtime former raiders specialist sebastian janikowski. When carolina panthers kicker graham gano booted a 63yarder in 2018 to tie dempseys record for the longest gamewinning field goal giving the.
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. On september 7, 2014, nugent tied the nfl record for most field goals made in one half with 5. Longest field goal, claimed american football nonnfl. Arlington, texas brett maher became the first kicker in nfl history with three field goals of at least 60 yards with his 63yarder at the end of the first half of the dallas cowboys 3710 win. Most field goals in a game football history pro football. Apr 05, 2020 cnn tom dempsey, a journeyman nfl kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to. Dec 10, 20 we got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. Sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record. With time expiring, dempsey made a 63yard field goal with room to spare, setting an nfl record for the longest field goal and giving the saints a breathtaking 1917 walkoff victory. Unless a hurricane force wind is behind the kicker, a 100 yard field goal would be pretty.
His successful 63yard attempt was matched by sebastian janikowski earlier this season. The greatest remains unchanged with a great chance to remain so indefinitely. The longest field goal attempt in an nfl game was 76 yards by sebastian janikowski on september 28, 2008. The kick wasnt just the longest field goal in cowboys team history. Sep 30, 2018 adam vinatieri broke one record this week while closing in on another. Jan 14, 2017 the longest field goals in nfl history. Tom dempsey, who held the nfl record for longest field goal for more than 40 years, died late saturday of complications from the novel coronavirus, his daughter said. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher.
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. Denver broncos kicker makes the longest field goal in nfl history. Single game leaders only reflect years for which we have complete boxscore data 1950 onward, all playoff games, and all 100 yard rushingreceiving or 300 yard passing games from 19401959. Stephen gostkowski sets patriots record with 58yard field goal. The longest claimed kick is one of 78 yards, barefooted, by ching do kim at honolulu stadium, usa on 23 november 1944. Free nfl football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. Top 5 longest field goal in nfl history world most. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nflafl merger in 1970. The new orleans saints kickers field goal was a gamewinning. But because it occurred during the preseason, it doesnt count as the nfl record, which still stands at 64 yards by matt prater en.
Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer. Sebastian janikowski joined jason elam and tom dempsey as the only nfl kickers to boot a field goal. The kick cut the titans halftime lead to only one point, 2120. Former broncos kicker matt prater holds the nfl record for the longest field. Joe williams is still tied for the longest field goal kicked in a college football game. Cowboys brett maher first kicker to make three 60yard fgs. Tom dempsey, who kicked a then nfl record 63yard field goal. Oct 21, 2019 cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history, breaks record for most 60yarders. Dec 08, 20 denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday. In november 1970, dempsey made a 63yard field goal as time expired against the lions, setting an nfl record for longest field goal in history and giving new orleans a 1917 win.
On january 4, 2015, nugent kicked a careerlong 58yard field goal during the afc firstround playoff game against the indianapolis colts. Fortythree yearsago, johansson kicked a 69yard field goal against east texas state, becoming the recordholder for. The badgers entered the break with a 2417 lead over purdue. Im not a very good writer, and typing these descriptions feels like school work, so ill just skip the description for today. Here is a list of the records in the national football league set by individual players. Dempsey held the record for 28 years until jason elam kicked a 63 yard field goal for the denver broncos against the jacksonville jaguars on october 25, 1998. Sammy baugh, washington, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947. The kick marked the third time in his career that maher has made a. Finally, the broncos matt prater connected on a record 64yard kick in 20 in denver. Adam vinatieri has been around for 21 years, spending nearly half of his life in the nfl. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history. This record isnt an easy one to break but i think i have it in me. The football from bironas record kick is on display at the pro football hall of fame. Dempsey, who held the record for longest field goal for 43 years, tested positive for the coronavirus before his death.
On october 11, 2015, nugent made a winning field goal against the seattle seahawks in overtime in week 5, 2015. Longest field goal ever made in the nfl american kicker. What is the record for the longest field goal answers. It was one of only six kicks ever made from that distance, and one yard shy of the current nfl record of 64 yards. The legacy and lesson of tom dempseys recordsetting. Cowboys brett maher kicks his way into nfl record books.
With our 100% moneyback guarantee and vetted coaches, anyone can achieve their full athletic potential. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal, nailing a 64yarder just before halftime against the tennessee titans. Apr 05, 2020 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. When carolina panthers kicker graham gano booted a 63yarder in 2018 to tie dempseys record for the longest gamewinning field goal giving the panthers a 3331 win over the new york giants, gano.
Longest field goal 019 field goals made 019 yds 2029 field goals made 2029 yds 3039. 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. Colts pat mcafee sets guinness world record for longest blindfolded fg. How stephen gostkowski nailed patriots record 62yard field goal. Adam vinatieri sets nfl record with 43rd consecutive field. The kick for vinatieri was the 565th converted field goal of his illustrious career. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64. During the playoffs, butker made one field goal and went 11 for 12 in point after attempts. Indianapolis colts adam vinatieri breaks nfl field goal record. The longest successful field goal ever made in the nfl is. 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. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. What is the longest field goal ever made in the nfl.
Build your own custom leaderboards with the play index. They call it pro football official blog of nfl films tom. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. Dec 20, 2009 tom dempsey was the first person to make a 63 yard field goal in an nfl game. The vast majority of field goals, in both codes, are place kicked. Heres what we know about that extraordinary day in abilene, texas. It is believed the longest field goal kicked with a drop kick was 55. Nfl total field goals made single game leaders profootball. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. Can you name the nfl kickers who have kicked the longest field goals. First longest field goal in nfl history was recorded in december 10, 1922. Nfl total field goals made career leaders profootball.
The kick broke the record for the longest field goal in the nfl by 7 yards. The indianapolis colts kicker set the alltime mark for field goals made with 566 in sundays game against the houston texans. The longest successful field goal ever made in the nfl is 65 yards, kicked in 2001 by ola kimrin of the denver broncos. Another notable kick was george blandas 49 yard field goal when he was 47 years old, way back in 1974. Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field goal.
Field goals records updated through the 2007 season. Cowboys kicker brett maher booted his way into the nfl record book on sunday. The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater. The last 63yard field goal was also aided by the altitude of. The nfl record for longest field goal is 63 yards and the ncaa record for longest field goal is 67 yards. Yes, vinatieris kick was impressive, but there is one more impressive kick based on my infallible logic. He kicked the game winning field goal for the new orleans saints against the detroit lions on november 8, 1970. For a more comprehensive list, see list of national football league rushing yards leaders.
Butker lead the nfl in regular season field goals with 34 completed field goals. All hail the record holder behind footballs longest field. Johanssons 69yard kick cleared the crossbar with room to spare and remains the longest recorded field goal in football history. 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. Nfl quiz, field goal, kicker, nfl player, record holders. Dempseys kick came from seven yards further out than the previous longest field goal kick in nfl history, and dempsey held that record until 20. It took 33 years for matt prater to break the record with a 64yard field goal in 20. What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. Matt prater sets nfl record with 64yard field goal. Sep 14, 2011 sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record. The longest field goal in nfl history is 64 yards by matt prater of the.
He also happens to own the nfl record for longest made field goal of 64 yards. The first longest field goal was broken in october 7, 1934. Jason elam of the denver broncos tied tom dempseys 28yearold record for the longest field goal ever made on this day in 1998. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal. Raiders kicker sebastian janikowski tied an nfl record on monday night when he booted a 63yard field goal just before halftime. Matt prater nearly breaks the record for the longest field goal.
A field goal fg is a means of scoring in gridiron football. The longest field goal made was 64 yards by matt prater of the denver broncos. Individual records combined field goals fumbles ints kick returns misc passing pats punting punt returns receiving rushing sacks safeties scoring service touchdowns yards. Coachup is the safest and easiest way to find a private sports coach. Wichita state may no longer have a football team, but it does still have its place in the ncaa record book. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by. Tom dempsey, nfl recordholder for longest field goal. Two nfl kickers share the record for the longest field goal which was made from 63 yards.
Its the longest completed field goal in nfl history, a perfectly made 64yard 58. Tom dempsey, nfl kicker who set a record for the longest. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on december 8, 20. The record for the longest field goal in high school football was set by dirk borgognone of nevada reno in 1985. 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. On that date, one nfl player who made goal from 45 yards was wilbur pete henry from canton bulldogs. The longest successful field goal ever made in the nfl is 65. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history. This page tracks longest made field goal statistics. Praters kick broke the nfls previous 63yard record set by tom dempsey in 1970.
Nfl player stats longest made field goal teamrankings. David akers kicked his at the time record tying 63 yard field goal when he was almost 38 years old. 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. Perhaps emboldened by praters heroics, the broncos go on to crush the titans in the second half, thus clinching a playoff berth. For a full list of record titles, please use our record application search. Adam vinatieri sets nfl record with 43rd consecutive field goal made. Broncos placekicker matt prater connects on a 64yard field goal at the end of the first half on december 8, 20. Colts pat mcafee sets guinness world record for longest. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of. 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. Adam vinatieri ties nfl record for made field goals. Sixtynine yards was all thatstood in the way of ove johansson and history. Wisconsin kickers wild 62yard field goal is the longest.