Who holds the longest field goal record
Matt PraterThe longest field goal kick in NFL history is 64 yards, a record set by Matt Prater on December 8, 2013.
The previous record was 63, originally set by Tom Dempsey (1970) and then matched by Jason Elam (1998), Sebastian Janikowski (2011), David Akers (2012), Graham Gano (2018), and Brett Maher (2019)..
What is the longest throw in NFL history
Baker Mayfield threw an absolute rocket of a Hail Mary on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens.Mayfield threw the ball from the Browns’ own 40-yard line and wound up overthrowing the end zone.More items…•Dec 16, 2020
Who kicked a 63-yard field goal
Tom DempseyTom Dempsey, who played in the National Football League despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal for the New Orleans Saints, died April 4. He was 73.
Who is the best field goal kicker of all time
Jason Hanson. … Gary Anderson. … Stephen Gostkowski. … Jan Stenerud. … Adam Vinatieri. … George Blanda. … Morten Andersen. New Orleans 1982-94; Atlanta 1995-2000, ’06-07; New York Giants 2001; Kansas City 2002-03; Minnesota 2004. … Lou Groza. Cleveland 1946-59, ’61-67.More items…
Can you punt for a field goal
If you are asking if you can attempt a field goal by drop kicking the ball (a punt is a drop kick), the answer is no. The rules are clearly defined. The “drop kick” is a punt, while a kick when the ball is being held by the punter (or backup QB or whoever is the holder) is a field goal attempt.
Can a field goal be too high
“The rule states that if the ball is above the upright, it’s good,” Dawson said. The rule says: “The entire ball must pass through the vertical plane of the goal, which is the area above the crossbar and between the uprights or, if above the uprights, between their outside edges.”
Has anyone ever kicked a 70 yard field goal
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 70-yard field goal during ‘Monday Night Football’ warmups in Mexico City.
Who has the most 60 yard field goals
Kicker Brett MaherAfter hitting a 63-yard field goal last night in the Dallas Cowboys’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Kicker Brett Maher now owns the NFL record for most field goal made at 60 yards or longer.
Has anyone made a field goal on a kickoff
The fair catch kick rule is very rarely used in the NFL. The last player to attempt a fair catch field goal was Phil Dawson, who tried a 71-yarder for the 49ers in 2013.
What’s the longest field goal ever made
Matt PraterLongest 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.
Who has made the most field goals in NFL history
Adam VinatieriLeadersRankPlayerYears1Adam Vinatieri1996-20192Morten Andersen+1982-20073Gary Anderson1982-20044Jason Hanson1992-201285 more rows
What yard line is a 50 yard 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.