What is the longest NFL games?

The NFL's longest ever game: Dolphins vs Chiefs in 1971
On that occasion, the two sides had to go to double overtime and they recorded the longest ever NFL game time of 82 minutes and 40 seconds. A back-and-forth second half meant that the game finished 24-24, requiring overtime to determine a winner.
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What was the shortest NFL game?

1. San Diego Chargers 26 Indianapolis Colts 19 – 2 hours 29 minutes. You have to go back to 1996 to find the shortest game in NFL history, with the San Diego Chargers' trip to the Indianapolis Colts lasting just two hours and 29 minutes.
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What is the longest NFL game no overtime?

The game, which resulted in a 27-20 Miami win, lasted seven hours and eight minutes. That cruised past the previous long of Baltimore Ravens-Chicago Bears (5 hours, 16 minutes) on November 17, 2013. The first lightning delay occurred with 1:11 left in the second quarter. It lasted 1 hour, 57 minutes.
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What is the longest played football game?

Dolphins vs Chiefs: 82 minutes and 40 seconds (1971)

After trading touchdowns back and forth in the second half, the game eventually went to overtime tied 24-24. After passing the two-minute and 54-second mark in double overtime, the game broke the record for the longest game time in NFL history.
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Has the NFL ever had 17 games?

The 2020 season was the final season with just 16 regular-season games, as the NFL decided to bump up to 17 the following year.
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How long can a NFL game last?

How long is an American football game? An American football game typically lasts three hours or more. Clock stoppages, timeouts, injuries, halftime, overtime, replay reviews, and penalties all add on additional time to the 60 minutes of regulation.
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Has an NFL game ever ended in 0?

Yes, many NFL games have ended 0-0. Per Pro Football Reference, 73 games in pro football history have ended in a 0-0 tie. However, the last time it happened was almost 80 years ago, meaning there have been no scoreless ties in the Super Bowl era.
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Has an NFL game ever ended 31 5?

The final score of 31-5 marked the first time in NFL history that a game had ever ended with that score. HOU 5 - 31 ARI Final That's Scorigami!!
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What's the longest NFL field goal?

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

The lowest possible score is 0-0 and has been achieved 73 times, though the most recent scoreless tie came on Nov. 7, 1943.
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What is the oldest NFL game?

In 1920, Dayton Triangles team manager Carl Storck attended the first-ever organizational meeting and a few weeks later, on October 3, 1920, the Triangles hosted the first-ever NFL game against the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park, winning 14-0.
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What's the highest football score ever?

What Is The Highest Score Ever Recorded In An NFL Game? The highest combined score ever recorded in a single NFL game is 113 points. This score and record were established in 1966 when the Washington Redskins played against the New York Giants. The final score ended 72-41 in favor of Washington.
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Has anyone ever kicked a 70 yard field goal?

Browns K Cade York had a 70-yard field goal while warming up prior to the final preseason game of the season against the Chicago Bears on Aug. 27, 2022. CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made a 70-yard field goal while warming up prior to the final preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.
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Who is the best kicker in NFL history?

Greatest kicker in history? Justin Tucker is the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history, and he has the longest field goal ever made. Data provided by ESPN Stats & Information.
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What was the hottest game in NFL history?

One of the hottest games on record occurred in 2003 between the Arizona Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers when the game-day temp was a scorching 102 degrees. Both extremes take a significant toll on teams as they struggle to cope with abnormal field conditions.
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Has there ever been a 1 point safety?

A 1 point safety is extremely rare, but it can happen. What is a 1 point safety in football? A 1 point safety is when the team trying to score a 2-point conversion or PAT turns the ball over, the defense takes the ball out of the end zone, then gets tackled in the end zone for a safety.
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Has there ever been a 100 point NFL game?

No, an NFL team has never scored 100 points in a game.

The Raiders beat the Oilers 52-49 on Sunday to clinch their first division title in 25 years. They were led by quarterback Derek Carr who threw for 447 yards and five touchdowns.
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Is it possible to get 1 point in NFL?

In American football, if a team attempting an extra point or two-point conversion (officially known in the rulebooks as a try) scores what would normally be a safety, that attempting team is awarded one point. This is commonly known as a conversion safety or one-point safety.
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Has the NFL ever stopped a game?

While canceling games was extremely common prior to this date, since that year, the NFL has only canceled regular season games four times, two of them for labor disputes between the league and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
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What was the coldest Super Bowl in history?

Weather History Highlights

1 Bowl was played during an ice storm (2000) The warmest high temperature on game day was 85°F (2022) The coldest high temperature on game day was 9°F (2018) The coldest high temperature for an outdoor game was 43°F (1972)
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How long is an NFL game without breaks?

The game itself lasts an hour, split into four 15-minute quarters. However, this only tells half the story, with the average game taking 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete.
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Is there a time limit in football?

A typical football match lasts 90 minutes made up of two 45-minute halves. This duration was set in 1866, during a clash between London and Sheffield. To resolve the issue, both teams agreed to play for 90 minutes. Since then, this duration has become a rule that is followed worldwide.
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How many times can an NFL game go into overtime?

If a winner if not determined at the end of four overtime periods, play will continue until. winner is determined.
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What are the 3 longest field goals in NFL history?

11 Longest Field Goals in NFL History
  • T-3) Graham Gano, Carolina Panthers.
  • T-3) David Akers, San Francisco 49ers.
  • T-3) Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders.
  • T-3) Jason Elam, Denver Broncos.
  • T-3) Tom Dempsey, New Orleans Saints.
  • 2) Matt Prater, Denver Broncos.
  • 1) Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens.
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