What is the longest kick return ever?

Antonio Cromartie set the record with a 109-yard return of a missed field goal for the Chargers in 2007. Cordarrelle Patterson also had a 109-yard kickoff-return TD for the Vikings in 2013.

What is the longest kick in history?

1. Justin Tucker's 66-yard FG kick makes history for longest NFL field goal.

What is the longest punt returner in NFL history?

How many 109-yard plays have happened in the NFL?

Antonio Cromartie. Cordarrelle Patterson. Jamal Agnew. The only three players in history with an NFL record 109-yard TD return.

Has there ever been a 99-yard touchdown in the NFL?

Longest Passing Touchdown (99 Yards)

There have been 13 99-yard passing touchdowns in NFL history, the most recent of which were Eli Manning to Victor Cruz and Tom Brady to Wes Welker during the 2011 season.

Longest Kickoff Returns in NFL History (105+ yards)

Who threw a 99-yard touchdown?

George Izo and Sonny Jurgensen throw 99-yard touchdown passes on the same date five years apart.

What is the farthest punt ever?

On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history--a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

What was Devin Hester longest punt return?

20, 2010: Once again Hester hits the Vikings and Kluwe with a punt return TD, this from 64 yards, and it gave him the record for most return touchdowns on kicks/punts in NFL history.

What is the shortest field goal in NFL history?

The longest field goal (Tom Dempsey, 63 yards) and shortest field goal (Tom Dempsey, 8 yards) in Saints history occurred in the same game (11/8/70 vs. Detroit)

Who is the best kicker in the NFL?

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).

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.

Is a 70 yard field goal possible?

In all, it is believed there have been attempts of at least 70 yards seven times in NFL regular-season games (Moseley had two of them); six came up short and McManus' attempt was blocked. Since 2001, there have been 21 attempts at a field goal 65 yards or longer, with only Tucker on Sunday finding success.

Will a woman ever play in the NFL?

There are no rules that state a girl can't play when it comes to the NFL. While there are no girl players in the NFL as of 2022, you will find plenty of female staff on the sidelines. Not only that, but women are also joining the NFL as referees, which began in 2019 with Sarah Thomas.

Can you punt a field goal?

A field goal cannot be scored on a punt kick. By contrast, the now very rarely attempted drop kick can be used to score either field goals or extra points in both American and Canadian football.

Are any kick returners in the Hall of Fame?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has very little respect for the third phase. There are zero pure return men in the Hall, zero punters and only one pure placekicker. Special teams are vastly underrepresented.

Are there any punt returners in the Hall of Fame?

Notable kickoff returners

Gale Sayers was an All-Pro running back who also returned punts and kicks for the Chicago Bears. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. He currently holds the record for the highest career kickoff return average at 30.56 yards per attempt.

Who has the longest punt return in Bears history?

McLean's 89-yarder remained the longest punt return TD in Bears history for 45 years before it was topped by Dennis McKinnon in 1987. It came in a 41-14 win over the Chicago Cardinals. Milburn's first quarter return gave the Bears a 10-0 lead, but the Buccaneers rallied for a 27-15 victory.

What was Ray Guy's longest punt?

His longest punt in the NFL was a 74-yarder against Denver in 1977. In the 1980 AFC Championship Game, he boomed a 71-yarder against San Diego. Besides being a long-distance punter, Guy specialized in putting opponents in poor field position with his pinpoint punts.

Who is the only kicker in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Jan Stenerud: K, Kansas City/Green Bay

Jan Stenerud is the only one who was a full-time kicker in the Hall.

Who threw the longest Hail Mary in NFL history?

Richard Rodgers (Packers) vs.

After Lions' defensive end Devin Taylor extended the game with a 15-yard facemask penalty against Aaron Rodgers at the Packers' 24-yard line, Rodgers' and tight end Richard Rodgers connected on a 61-yard Hail Mary, which remains the longest Hail Mary in NFL history.

What's the longest play in NFL history?

Garo Yepremian kicked a 37-yard field goal for the Dolphins after 22 minutes and 40 seconds of overtime play. In total, the matchup lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds, making it the longest in game in NFL history.

Can a man play in the WNBA?

Ludd is one of a handful of men in every WNBA city who dedicates his time to what is generally considered the worst part of sports — practice. With WNBA teams limited to just 12 players on a roster, they regularly employ men to practice against and help prepare for opponents.

Who was the first NFL player?

George Halas was unable to convince Berwanger to sign with the Bears. After this, Berwanger got a job in rubber sales. Riley Smith, the second pick, was the first player drafted to play in the NFL.

Can a girl be in the NBA?

Contrary to popular belief, yes, two women have been drafted to the NBA. The first was Denise Long, who was drafted by the Warriors in 1969. However, other NBA franchise teams voided the pick and Denise Long, technically, was never a part of the team.