What is the longest punt in the NFL?

Broncos | This Day In NFL History. 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 is the longest punt return in the NFL?

What is the shortest punt in NFL history?

(The shortest punt ever was actually negative-7 yards by Sean Landeta of the New York Giants in the 1985 playoffs (returned five yards for a touchdown), and there have been at least two 1-yard punts.)

What is the longest throw in NFL history?

Trivia. In 1983 Raiders player Jim Plunkett threw a 99-yard touchdown pass, the longest in NFL history.

How long is the average punt in the NFL?

The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards. That means that when a team lines up to punt the football, the field position will automatically change by 45 yards if there's no return.

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Who is the greatest punter of all time?

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.

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.

What quarterback can throw 100 yards?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he can throw ball '100 yards' in Mexico City.

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.

Will a girl ever play in the NFL?

Can Girls Play in the NFL? No American Football rule states that women can't play in the NFL. The only requirements are that they are out of high school for three years and use their college edibility requirements before the next college football season.

What's the shortest Pick 6 in NFL history?

Murray's desperation heave intended for wideout Rondale Moore floated in the air and landed in the arms of Rams linebacker David Long Jr., who waltzed three yards into the end zone for the pick-six to put the Rams up 21-0. It's the shortest pick-six in NFL playoff history, breaking the previous record of five yards.

What was Randall Cunningham's longest punt?

Randall Cunningham's punt officially went for 91 yards and is still the third-longest punt in the history of pro football. The longest punt ever was a 98-yarder by Steve O'Neal of the Jets back in 1969.

Who has the longest punt return in Super Bowl history?

Jordan Norwood of the Denver Broncos holds the Super Bowl record for longest punt return. Norwood returned a punt 61 yards against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

What quarterback 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.

Who is the oldest player to play in the NFL?

George Blanda is the oldest player in NFL history to take the field, retiring at 48-years-old in 1975 after 26 seasons as a quarterback and placekicker. Adam Vinatieri, 48, was the oldest active NFL player before retiring on May 26 after 24 seasons as a kicker with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

How Far Can Michael Vick throw a football?

"Anything over 50 yards is rare in a game, but I did see film of Vick throwing a ball 75 yards.

How far can Matthew Stafford throw a football?

The approximate distance of Stafford's throw according to Google Maps: 305 yards.

What's Tom Brady's longest rushing touchdown?

Facing a second-and-10 from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 45-yard line late in the first half, quarterback Tom Brady took off for a 13-yard run that resulted in a first down against the Miami Dolphins. Yup, that's the same Tom Brady who ran a glacial 5.28-second 40-yard dash at the 2000 NFL Scouting Combine.

Why did Doug Flutie do a drop kick?

"It was fun," Flutie said of the throwback kick. The drop kick was commonly used in the game when a football's shape was much more rounded. After the shape of the ball was changed in 1934, it largely disappeared from the sport.

Is it legal to punt twice?

If you look at the NFL rulebook, there's a specific note within the kick from scrimmage section that should make this punt legal. To review and clarify from last night: 1. You CAN punt twice if the ball remained (and remains) behind the line of scrimmage after the first one.

What is 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.