Who is the best kicker in the NFL?

Who is the greatest NFL kicker of all time?

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 has the strongest leg in NFL?

Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders

He gives the Raiders the opportunity for points every time he lines up for a kick. His leg is arguably the strongest in the NFL. Janikowski's 63-yard field goal against the Denver Broncos is tied for the longest in NFL history.

Who kicked the longest field goal?

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 NFL kicker kicked barefoot?

Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956 in Big Spring, Texas) is a former National Football League football kicker in the National Football League between 1979 and 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style.

Top 14 Kickers in the NFL

Has anyone ever kicked a 70 yard field goal?

Justin Tucker has held the NFL record for the longest field goal for one week.

Who has the longest punt 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 kicker has missed the most field goals 2021?

Mason Crosby missed the most field goals by a kicker in 2021, with 9 misses.

Who has the most 50 yard field goals in NFL history?

Cardinals kicker Matt Prater has most 50-yard field goals in NFL history and shows no sign of slowing.

Who was the best kicker in the NFL last year?

Jason Myers, Seahawks

Myers might not be ranked at the top of his list, but he was arguably the best kicker in the NFL last year.

Who was the kicker that won MVP?

Only Kicker to Win NFL MVP

Lou Groza kicked and won the Sporting News MVP in the 1950s, but he was also an outstanding offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns and made nine Pro Bowls. Mark Moseley talked about his unique achievement as the only full-time placekicker to be named MVP on our football history podcast.

Has a kicker ever had a perfect season?

In 2003, Vanderjagt became the first kicker in the league's history to go an entire season, including the playoffs, without missing a field goal or point-after attempt.

What's the shortest field goal?

The shortest possible field goal under current strategies is slightly over 17 yards in American football and 8 yards in Canadian football (Canadian football requires the ball to be snapped at least one yard away from the end zone).

What is the farthest kick in football?

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's the longest possible field goal?

The longest college football field goal ever

With a 17 MPH wind, Johansson kicked the longest field goal ever 69-yards against East Texas State! Here's the historic kick!

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 ...

Are there any lefty kickers in the NFL?

Facts About Handedness & Footedness in Sports:

At the end of the 2017 NFL season, 10 of 32 punters were left-footed. Only 1 of the 32 placekickers in the NFL is left-footed - Oakland's Giorgio Tavecchio. A placekicker (or simply kicker) is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points.