What's the longest field goal ever kicked?

Longest field goal in NFL history: Matt Prater makes 64-yard field goal. 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 the longest field goal kicked in history?

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.

What is the longest field goal kicked in NCAA history?

Forty-five years ago, Johansson kicked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State, becoming the record-holder for the longest field goal in college football history. Homecoming weekend brought the crowd on Oct. 16, 1976 to Abilene Christian University and Shotwell Stadium.

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.

What is the longest 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.

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How far can a human kick a field goal?

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. For most NFL kickers, the 35-yard line is typically the limit of their field goal range.

Has any field goal hit a bird?

A sea gull was knocked from the sky on a field-goal attempt Friday, but the dazed bird wobbled away to the cheers of the Penn State football team. The aerial mishap occurred on a high school field after Penn State backup Jon Dylweski let go with his kick.

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.

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. Some kickers have even flirted with the record recently, including Graham Gano's 63-yard game-winning kick against the New York Giants in 2018 and Brett Maher's 63-yarder against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019.

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.

What is the longest kick return in NFL history?

Vikings rookie Cordarrelle Patterson took the opening kickoff against Green Bay and returned 109-yards for a touchdown on Sunday, setting the NFL record for longest kickoff return in league history and tying Antonio Cromartie's record for longest play in NFL history.

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).

Who was the last straight on kicker in the NFL?

The last full-time straight on placekicker in the NFL was Mark Moseley who retired from the Cleveland Browns after the 1986 season, and the last straight-on kicker drafted into the NFL was Manny Matsakis from Capital University by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984, who went on to become a successful college and CFL Coach ...

What NFL kicker has the longest field goal?

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

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.

How far is a NFL extra point?

Kickers steadily improved after that, getting so good at extra points that more than 99 percent of kicks were successful in every season from 2010 to 2014. That's why, in 2015, the NFL decided to make extra points more difficult, moving them 13 yards back.

Why are field goals 7 yards back?

The extra 17 yards accounts for the length of the endzone: 10 yards, and the distance between the line of scrimmage and where the ball is actually kicked from: 7 yards. The seven yard difference gives kickers just enough room to get a kick off without being blocked by the opposing team.

What's the longest field goal in high school?

Dirk Borgognone (born January 9, 1968) is a former National Football League placekicker who currently holds the record for the longest field goal ever kicked in the history of high school football, 68 yards.

When did they move the goalposts?

Goal posts were on the goal line. When the NCAA moved them to the end zone's backline in 1927, the NFL followed suit. In 1933, however, the NFL adopted its own rule book and placed the goal posts back on the goal line. NFL goal posts stayed there until 1974, when they were moved to the back of the end zone.

How fast can NFL kickers kick?

According to Pfeifer's observations, when an elite placekicker's foot makes contact with the ball, it's usually traveling between 42 and 49 miles per hour (that's between 19 and 22 meters per second), and can deliver more than 3,000 newtons of force to the ball.

Is a 40 yard field goal good?

In the NFL, in 2016 the average successful field goal length was 37.7 yards. This number varies greatly, however, depending on the kicker. Weaker kickers may be limited to 30-35 yards, while stronger kickers may even thrive further away.

Do NFL kickers use different balls?

How is the K-Ball different from a regular NFL football? It's not as if the kicking ball is a different size than a regular NFL football. It's just that they're considered harder and slicker than the average ball. When the K-Ball was first introduced in 1999, the original goal was that every kick had a new ball.

Why do football kickers wear two different shoes?

You may see some kickers and punters wearing two different shoes. What the heck is that all about? Well, the answer is, some kickers and punters prefer a more stable football shoe with better ankle support for their plant foot. The plant foot is the foot that you land on just before you kick the ball.