Who kicked the longest punt in NFL history?

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.
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Who kicked the longest punt in the NFL?

What is the longest punt in NFL history? Araiza's 82-yarder wouldn't be the longest punt of all time. In fact, it wouldn't even crack the top 10. Steve O'Neal set the NFL record in 1969 with a mind-blowing 98-yard punt.
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Who kicked an 82 yard punt?

Buffalo Bills Bills rookie kicker Matt Araiza booms an 82-yard punt against the Colts.
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What NFL quarterback kicked a 91 yard punt?

Passing (for 207 touchdowns) and running (for 4,928 yards) are what Randall Cunningham will be most remembered for in his NFL career. But what happened Dec. 3, 1989 — 25 years ago today — shouldn't be overlooked, either.
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What is the world record for longest punt?

Steve O'Neal set the NFL record in 1969 with a mind-blowing 98-yard punt. And yes, it occurred in Denver.
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Longest Football Punts Ever



Who is the best punter in NFL history?

Ray Guy, widely considered the greatest punter in history, has died at the age of 72.
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What is the shortest NFL punt Ever?

(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.)
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Who kicked a 67 field goal?

Tucker's 67-yard field goal attempt falls short as Ravens lose to Jaguars, 28-27. JACKSONVILLE - Kicker Justin Tucker, the NFL's most efficient kicker of all time, came up short on what would have broken his own record-long field goal as time expired.
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Who kicked a 64 yard field goal?

2. Matt Prater's 64-yarder comes up short in quest for NFL's longest field goal. On December 8, 2013, kicker Matt Prater had one of his finest days. As a member of the Broncos at the time, Prater was taking on the Tennessee Titans in Denver at Mile High.
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Has any QB thrown for 600 yards in game?

Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere completed 26-of-35 passes for 600 yards and seven touchdowns as the No.
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Who kicked a 70 yard field goal?

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York 70-yard field goal.
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Who is the punt god?

Araiza was the top-rated punter in his draft class. Nicknamed "The Punt God" for his incredibly strong and accurate leg, the Bills drafted him in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, which many consider very high for a punter.
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How far can punt god kick?

The Bills' Matt Araiza, aka 'Punt God', unleashed an incredible 82-yard punt and NFL fans loved it.
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Who kicked an 80 yard punt?

San Diego State punter Matt Ariaza put on a show at the NFL Combine, living up to his “Punt God” moniker with a stunning 80-yard punt.
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What is the second longest kick 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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Who has the second longest punt in NFL history?

The longest is a 98-yarder by the Jets' Steve O'Neal from 1969 and can easily be found on YouTube. The third-longest is a 93-yarder by the Patriots' Shawn McCarthy. It, too, can easily be found on YouTube. The second-longest is credited to the Chicago Bears' Joe Lintzenich from a 1931 game against the New York Giants.
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Who kicked a 72 yard field goal?

FOX 4 Kansas City's Harold R. Kuntz captured video of Butker launching a 72-yard kick through the uprights during warmups at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Butker, who kicks with his right foot, had the ball lined up near the right hash mark at around the opposing 38-yard line.
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Is a 70 yard field goal possible?

Only 21 kickers in NFL history have ever hit a field goal of 60 or more in a game, which is a list that York would probably like to join at some point. York has also shown that he has the leg to hit a 70-yarder. There have only been six field goal attempts of 70 or longer in NFL history and they've all missed.
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Who kicked a 69 yard field goal?

On Oct. 16, 1976, Abilene Christian's Ove Johansson uncorked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State.
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Who broke the 63 yard field goal?

In 1970, when Saints kicker Tom Dempsey kicked a then NFL record 63-yard field goal to beat the Detroit Lions!
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Who kicked a 57 yard field goal?

Highlight | Greg Zuerlein Drills a 57-Yard Field Goal Before Halftime.
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Who kicked a 62 yard field goal?

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker makes a 62-yard field goal, the longest field goal in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and the Chiefs' franchise history.
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How far is a good punt in NFL?

Using punt percentage (PP) score keeps that context. For long-field punts (inside your own 35), the optimal result is a 65 net yard punt. So if the LOS is your own 20, then the other team takes over at their own 15. This would be scored at 100 percent (65 net yards/65 potential yards).
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Has a team ever punted on first down?

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, October 16, 1994

What had happened: The Eagles ran for 1 on first down and -3 on second. The punt: Cunningham's punt over the defense was downed 80 yards downfield.
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How long is a good NFL punt?

The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards.
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