Ravens kicker Justin Tucker holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history.
Tucker kicked an incredible 66-yard field goal against the Raiders in 2021, which stands as the longest ever made in an NFL game.
September 26, 2021: Justin Tucker boots an NFL record 66-yard field goal off the crossbar and in to lift the Ravens over the Lions 19-17. pic.twitter.com/R9wShPllN6
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 26, 2023
Modern NFL kickers have significantly increased the frequency at which they can accurately boot 60-yard field goals. In 2011, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski was practically an Olympian when he connected from 63 yards out.
These days, it seems like an annual occurrence.
Longest Field Goals In NFL History
| Rank | Kicker (Team) | Field Goal Length | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Tucker (Ravens) | 66 yards | 2021 |
| 2 | Matt Prater (Broncos) | 64 yards | 2013 |
| T-3 | Tom Dempsey (Saints) | 63 yards | 1970 |
| T-3 | Jason Elam (Broncos) | 63 yards | 1998 |
| T-3 | Sebastian Janikowski (Raiders) | 63 yards | 2011 |
| T-3 | David Akers (49ers) | 63 yards | 2012 |
| T-3 | Graham Gano (Panthers) | 63 yards | 2018 |
| T-3 | Brett Maher (Cowboys) | 63 yards | 2019 |
| T-9 | Matt Bryant (Falcons) | 62 yards | 2006 |
| T-9 | Stephen Gostkowski (Patriots) | 62 yards | 2017 |
| T-9 | Brett Maher (Cowboys) | 62 yards (twice) | 2018, 2019 |
| T-9 | Matt Prater (Cardinals) | 62 yards | 2021 |
| T-9 | Harrison Butker (Chiefs) | 62 yards | 2022 |
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