What is the longest football throw?

Trivia. In 1983 Raiders player Jim Plunkett threw a 99-yard touchdown pass, the longest in NFL history.
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What is the world record for the longest football throw?

Longest throw in NFL history? Randall Cunningham during competition (76 yards)
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Can a quarterback throw 100 yards?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he can throw ball '100 yards' in Mexico City.
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Which NFL quarterback can throw the farthest?

Allen has made the longest throw of the two in an NFL game—in 2018, he uncorked a pass to Zay Jones that traveled 63.9 air yards. Mahomes's in-game career high is 60.9. But Mahomes threw a pass to Tyreek Hill in the 2018 preseason that traveled 68.6 air yards—the longest that's ever been measured.
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How far could Michael Vick throw?

"Anything over 50 yards is rare in a game, but I did see film of Vick throwing a ball 75 yards.
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Top Ten Longest Throws in NFL History!



How Far Can Joe Namath throw a football?

By the way this was the most yards thrown in a game in the history of football at that time. My opinion is that it was the greatest regular season game of all times because of the performance and excitement of two of the greatest icons in the History of Football (Unitas 396 yds, Namath 496 yds).
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How far could Steve Bartkowski throw a football?

6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, could throw the ball 100 yards. Bartkowski said he threw it 103 yards on a dare preceding a high school all-star game.
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What is Tom Brady's longest throw?

Why Tom Brady's 61-yard TD to Antonio Brown is one of his greatest throws. Sometimes, when I watch Tom Brady throw the ball, I'm reminded of what former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood once said about Stan Musial, his teammate for years, and one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
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What QB has the strongest arm?

According to “Madden 22,” Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has the best arm in the NFL. Allen sports a throw power rating of 99 while Mahomes is second with a 97.
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How fast could Favre throw football?

Figures for football greats are largely anecdotal but indicate that the greatest quarterbacks had exceptional throwing speed. Brett Favre is estimated at 63 mph, and Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning, 59 mph on short hard throws.
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How far can Aaron Rodgers throw a football?

3. With just four Vikings rushing, all Rodgers has to do is slightly sidestep an oncoming rusher to get a clean pocket. The result is all too predictable: Rodgers delivers the perfect throw -- covering a cool 55 yards in the air -- and Nelson waltzes into the end zone untouched.
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How far could Elway throw a football?

John Elway

You may have heard of John Elway, but if not let me just say that he was a pretty good quarterback for the Denver Broncos. The one thing that Elway possessed that many of these bombers didn't have much of was accuracy. Elway could throw a 70 yard pass down the field and get it right on the money.
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How far can Matthew Stafford throw a football?

The approximate distance of Stafford's throw according to Google Maps: 305 yards.
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Who is the toughest quarterback of all time?

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is the toughest quarterback in the NFL because he has two Super Bowl rings to prove it. With his enormous size and strong legs, Big Ben extends plays so his receivers can get open downfield. He has done this season after season and his toughness continues to be his best attribute.
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How far NFL quarterbacks can throw?

"I think I can get it anywhere up from 80-83 yards. Anything in that range, 75-83, is where I could throw in a throw-off." Allen has previously said he can throw around 75-80 yards during a game.
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Who is the richest NFL player?

Roger Staubach has a net worth of $600 million as of 2022, making him the wealthiest NFL player on the planet. Staubach is also the richest NFL player after retirement.
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How Fast Is Lamar 40?

Lamar Jackson reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash in 2017 at Louisville's “speed day.” He never ran the 40 at the Combine or a pro day, though.
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Has a left-handed quarterback ever won a Super Bowl?

Originally Answered: Has a left-handed QB ever won a Super Bowl? Yes: Ken Stabler for the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XI (over the Minnesota Vikings). Steve Young for the San Francisco 49ers in XXIII, XXIV and XXIX over the Bengals, Broncos and Chargers, respectively.
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What is Michael Vick's 40 time?

1 overall pick, Vick blazed through the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds. The time is not considered official, according to NFL Combine Results, but it would rank faster than any other quarterback time since 2006, the first year the NFL made 40 times official.
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How Far Can Russell Wilson throw?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws a perfect 45-yard pass to wide receiver Tyler Lockett.
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How fast can John Elway throw a football?

According to some, including former Bronco wideout Rod Smith, John Elway brought the greatest velocity to the field. It is said Elway ripped it consistently in the 60-plus MPH. “They used to set the Jugs machines at 70 to 80 mph for us receivers to simulate John's throws,” recalls Elway's former top pass catcher.
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