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Who had the longest field goal in NFL history?

Who had the longest field goal in NFL history?

Matt Prater
Longest NFL field goal: Broncos placekicker Matt Prater connects on a 64-yard field goal at the end of the first half on December 8, 2013. It was the longest field goal in NFL history.

Who kicked a 66 yard field goal?

kicker Justin Tucker
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker set an NFL field goal record on Sunday, striking true from 66 yards — nearly 200 feet. The football smacked the crossbar and bounced through the goal, sealing a 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions with time running out.

Who kicked a 60 yard field goal?

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker set an NFL field goal record on Sunday, striking true from 66 yards — nearly 200 feet. The football smacked the crossbar and bounced through the goal, sealing a 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions with time running out.

Where was the longest field goal kicked?

With the Arizona Cardinals at the 50-yard line and just two seconds left before halftime, Prater lined up for a 68-yard field goal. His kick landed in the arms of Jacksonville Jaguars return specialist Jamal Agnew, who lived up to his title with an NFL-record-tying, 109-yard touchdown return to end the half.

Who has kicked a 63-yard field goal?

There have been six 63-yard field goals in NFL history Sebastian Janikowski of the Raiders in 2011, Graham Gano of the Panthers in 2018, Jason Elam of the Broncos in 1998, Tom Dempsey of the Saints in 1970 and David Akers of the 49ers in 2012 all also hit from 63 yards out.

What was the longest field goal ever made in NFL history?

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).

What is the shortest possible field goal?

The shortest possible field goal under current strategies is slightly over 17 yards in American football and 8 yards in Canadian football (Canadian football requires the ball to be snapped at least one yard away from the end zone).

Who kicked the longest field goal in SEC history?

The longest successful field goal in SEC history was kicked by Tennessee’s Fuad Reveiz in 1982 at 60 yards. In 1984, Georgia’s Kevin Butler (above) and Florida’s Chris Perkins also connected on 60-yard field goals. The record field goals all were kicked with the ball placed on a flat tee, a practice banned in 1989.

Who kicked longest field goal in Colts history and when?

Rechichar , primarily a defensive back, was with the Colts in 1953 when he was summoned to kick the first field goal of his career. It was successful from 56-yards away and erased a record set 19 years before by Glenn Presnell of the Detroit Lions. The record lasted until Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints kicked a 63-yarder in 1970.