How many 60 yard field goals are in the NFL?

List of 60-Yard Field Goals. Since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, there have been 25 field goals over 60 yards.

Who has the most 60 yard field goals in NFL history?

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. Before this week, Maher had hit two 60-yarders in his career, which was tied with Sebastian Janikowski and Greg Zuerlein for the most ever.

Who has made a 60 yard field goal?

The kick by Fairbairn marked just the third time this year that an NFL kicker has made a field goal of 60 yards or more. Justin Tucker had the most notable one back in Week 3 when he set the NFL record for longest kick when he drilled a 66-yard field goal on the final play to beat the Lions.

Who kicked a 63-yard field goal in the NFL?

The first kick in NFL history of 63 yards happened in 1970 when Tom Dempsey of New Orleans sent a 63-yard kick through the uprights.

What is the longest field goal in NFL?

The Broncos kicker slugged a 64-yard field goal in December of 2013 against the Titans. It didn't finish the game off but it did send Denver to the halftime tunnel extremely pumped up. Justin Tucker is responsible for the longest field goal in NFL history.

Longest Field Goals in NFL History (60+ yards)

Has anyone ever kicked a 70 yard field goal?

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 70-yard field goal during 'Monday Night Football' warmups in Mexico City.

Has anyone ever kicked a 75 yard field goal?

The Ravens kicker booted a monster field goal through the uprights during Wednesday's Pro Bowl practice.

Is a 50 yard field goal good?

Average field goal range

While some weaker placekickers may have trouble kicking field goals longer than 30 yards (making field goals from beyond the 13 difficult), others may consistently make 50-yarders, making it practical to kick from beyond the 33.

Who is the best kicker in NFL history?

1. Justin Tucker. Tucker shot to the top of this list as a result of what has been a dominant career thus far. He not only is the most accurate kicker in NFL history, but he's also the record-holder for the longest field goal ever made (66 yards, 2021).

What is the longest field goal in NFL history 2021?

Justin Tucker holds the NFL record for the longest field goal after he hit a 66-yard field goal against the Lions in week 3 of the 2021 season.

Who kicked a 61 yard field goal?

Ka'imi Fairbairn went long. Really long. The Texans kicker blasted the longest field goal in franchise history and the longest field goal ever kicked inside NRG Stadium when he successfully made a 61-yard field goal on Sunday. Houston was trailing Seattle, 16-10, with just four seconds remaining before halftime.

What is the farthest field goal ever made?

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.

What is Justin Tucker's longest field goal?

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's game-winning, 66-yard field goal is the longest field goal in NFL history.

Who has the most field goals over 50 yards?

Cardinals kicker Matt Prater has most 50-yard field goals in NFL history and shows no sign of slowing.

What's the second longest field goal in NFL history?

Matt Prater's 64-yard field goal is the now the second longest in NFL history.

Who kicked the 60 yard field goal first?

The first 60-yarder in NFL history came from Tom Dempsey in 1970. Dempsey, a kicker for the New Orleans Saints at the time, nailed a 63-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions.

Did a kicker ever won MVP?

Did you know that a kicker was named the NFL's MVP? It happened in 1982 when Washington's Mark Moseley had the season of all seasons for kickers.

Has a kicker ever had a perfect season?

In 2003, Vanderjagt became the first kicker in the league's history to go an entire season, including the playoffs, without missing a field goal or point-after attempt.

Who has the strongest leg in the NFL?

Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders

He gives the Raiders the opportunity for points every time he lines up for a kick. His leg is arguably the strongest in the NFL. Janikowski's 63-yard field goal against the Denver Broncos is tied for the longest in NFL history.

How far is a 66 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.

Is a 44 yard field goal good?

In the NFL, the typical field goal range is around 52 yards. To be within field goal range, a team should be on the opposing team's 35-yard line before attempting a field goal for the highest chance of success, since 35+17=52.

How hard is it to be an NFL kicker?

Being a kicker in the NFL is not only incredibly difficult, but extremely thankless. There's no real “win” for a kicker. They either “do their job” or they're on a flight back to their hometown rather than the team facility. They don't get the benefit of the doubt or number of chances that other positions do.

Can a quarterback kick a field goal?

Fair-Catch Kicks

The NFL also allows drop kicks under a rarely used rule that allows the receiving team of a kickoff or safety kick to attempt a field goal. After signaling for a fair catch, if the ball is caught before it hits the ground, the team may attempt a field goal from that spot on their next play.

Has anyone ever caught a field goal kick?

The fair catch kick rule is very rarely used in the NFL. The last player to attempt a fair catch field goal was Phil Dawson, who tried a 71-yarder for the 49ers in 2013. Slye's field goal attempt was actually only the fifth fair catch kick attempted in the NFL over the past 20 years.