Broncos matt prater breaks nfl record for longest field. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Hes the only player in nfl history with two field goals of 60plus yards, and he has a field. The history of michigan wolverines football in the oosterbaan years covers the history of the university of michigan wolverines football program during the period from the promotion of bennie oosterbaan as head coach in 1948 through his firing after the 1958 season. List of national football league records individual. Anything outside of that, and its more of a gamble. The ncaa record book includes a special note about 6 interceptions by dick miller akron versus baldwinwallace on oct. Yes, vinatieris kick was impressive, but there is one more impressive kick based on my infallible logic.
A drop kicked field goal the only recorded record was. All records listed on our website are current and uptodate. Colts pat mcafee sets guinness world record for longest blindfolded fg. In 1970 tom dempsey of the new orleans saints kicked a 63 yard field goal. When field goal kickers attempt kicks from 50 yards or further, even the best ones only. Longest field goal, claimed guinness world records. Here is a list of the records in the national football league set by individual players. As reported by the ashland independent, the johnson central high paintsville, ky. Denver broncos kicker matt prater made nfl history on sunday. Highest field goal percentage, career 100 field goals 86.
Big ten conference career field goal percentage leaders. David akers kicked his at the time recordtying 63 yard field goal when he was almost 38 years old. Adam vinatieri finally misses a field goal and snaps nfl. The record setter for janikowski was a 52yard field goal with 8. Spokane highschool kicker boots 67yard field goal the. Standard field goal protocol does not currently allow a. Long field goals pro football hall of fame official site. Denver broncos kicker matt prater kicked a 64yard field goal through the uprights to break the nfl record for longest field goal. Borgognone attended reno high school, initially playing as a soccer player. The actual longest field goal in organized football was kicked by. Matt prater sets nfl record with 64yard field goal. Gostkowskis record kick pulled the patriots within 1.
What is the longest field goal kick in nfl history. The goal posts were moved to the back of the end zone in 1974. Is his 8 yard field goal the record for the shortest field goal in nfl history. The longest field goal in history came in 20 when denvers matt prater kicked it 64 yards in the thin colorado air.
This section is showing information as of the end the 201920 season. Dempsey, who held the record for longest field goal for 43 years, tested positive for the coronavirus before his death. History of michigan wolverines football in the oosterbaan. The veteran kicker already smashed the top 5 longest field goals in the lions record books. It also proved to be the difference in the 1714 jets win. The longest field goal ever made in collegiate competition was 69 yards by ove johansson of abilene christian university, which at the time 1976 was competing as an naia, not an ncaa, school. In the history of the nfl regular season, only 20 field goals have been made from at least 60 yards. He made a 62yard kick against the edmonton eskimos on oct. Ap the last time vinatieri missed a field goal before sunday was sept. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal, nailing a 64yarder just before halftime against the tennessee titans. The longest field goal in u sports football history is 59 yards, by niko difonte of calgary dinos, playing against the ubc thunderbirds on november 11, 2017. Top 5 longest field goal in nfl history world most.
Almost impossible s1 e17 why its almost impossible to kick a 90yard field goal. All hail the record holder behind footballs longest field. Here is a look at the longest field goals in the nfl each season since the nflafl merger in 1970. Philadelphia eagles kicker jake elliott joined a small group of players to kick a field goal of 60 yards or more when he connected on a 61 yard field goal as time expired against the new york giants on sept. Coachup nation the longest field goals in nfl history. First longest field goal in nfl history was recorded in december 10, 1922. Sebastian janikowski ties nfls longest field goal record. Michigan was a member of the big ten conference during the oosterbaan years and played its home games at michigan stadium. My favorite moment, though, was sebastian janikowski kicking a 63yard field goal against the broncos on monday night to tie the league record for longest field goal. To submit details on an overlooked performance, please email sheldon shealer. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a. The previous record was held by four players, each with 63yard field goals.
What was the longest field goal ever attempted in nfl history. The buffalo bills new kicker got off to a rocky start in buffalo. The longest field goal kick in nfl history is 64 yards, a record set by matt prater on. The field goal was the final and winning play of the 81st hardy cup. The 10 longest field goals in nfl history bleacher. Asus zane gonzalez sets ncaa career field goal record. Adam vinatieri missed a field goal on sunday, snapping a streak of 44 in a row. Stephen hauschka set buffalo bills team record for kickers. Colts pat mcafee sets guinness world record for longest. What was the shortest kicked nfl football field goal. The longest recorded kick with a 2 tee was 72 yards. He soon switched to football and was trained in a straighton kicking style. Adam vinatieri sets nfl record with 43rd consecutive field. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64.
Jason elam tied the record only a few years ago of 63 yards. A list of all players with field goals of 60 yards or more. Although maher didnt top praters record, he did set the nfl record. Jake elliotts lastsecond 61yard field goal, the longest in eagles history, sealed a win over the giants, who at 03 are seeing their season slip away.
We got a new longest field goal in nfl history on sunday. Ove claes johansson born march 31, 1948 is a former american football placekicker and the current holder of the record for the longest field goal ever kicked during an. The nfl record for longest kick is held by matt prater, who drilled a 64yard field goal while playing for the broncos in 20. The question going into the season never was if arizona states zane gonzalez would set the ncaa career field goal record. It was the longest field goal in jets history, eclipsing the 56yarder nick folk kicked in 2010 in denver.
The 41yearold mccallum already holds the cfl record for the longest field goal. Matt prater may have kicked the longest field goal in the nfl but his 64 yarder is 5 yards shorter than the true longest field goal. The field goal in the national football league is a very unique part of the game. He also happens to own the nfl record for longest made field goal of 64 yards, back when he was a member of the denver.
Keep in mind this was 1970the longest field goal in league history at the time belonged to bert rechichar of the thenbaltimore colts at a whopping 56 yards. Cnn tom dempsey, a journeyman nfl kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than. Matt prater nearly breaks the record for the longest field goal. Georgias morgan makes 20th straight field goal to set sec record, then misses 44yarder. An average field goal kicker has a range of about 35 yards, meaning they are expected to make anything within that range, barring unfavorable weather conditions. Cowboys kicker drills second longest field goal in nfl history. Those players he beat out for the record today were tom dempsey 1970, jason elam 1998, sebastian janikowski 2011 and david ackers 2012. Tom dempsey, nfl kicker who set a record for the longest field goal. Raiders sebastian janikowski sets nfl record for 50yard. In early 1920s cornell had players build a hill of dirt and more than one. Broncos kicker matt prater now sits atop the record book after he launched a 64yard field goal today in denver, besting the record set by jason. Denver broncos kicker matt prater broke the nfl record for longest field goal with his 64yard conversion sunday.
Longest paper football field goal world record kelley. Ove johansson kicked a 69 yard field goal while playing for. Justin tuckers quest for the 70yard field goal the ringer. Basically, you add 17 yards to the actual line of scrimmage. With the last play of the second quarter, prater hit a 64yard field goal, setting a new record for longest field goal in nfl history. Kentucky sophomore drills 60yard, free kick field goal to. The first longest field goal was broken in october 7, 1934. Big ten conference career field goal percentage leaders known as. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. All hail the record holder behind footballs longest field goal, ove johansson johansson once kicked a ball 69 yards through the uprights for abilene christian. Lions mccallum breaks cfl kicking record the globe and mail. Read about the history of numerical scoring, puntouts, dropkicks and triple threats. High school kicker obliterates nfl record for longest. Field goals records updated through the 2007 season.
The kick measured 68 yards and was longer than any that had ever been. Dempsey set the nfl record for longest field goal, hitting one from 63 yards out to help the new orleans saints beat the detroit lions in the. Later on the ball was made more pointed so drop kicks were nearly eliminated for field goals. Stephen gostkowski sets patriots record with 58yard field. A field goal fg is a means of scoring in gridiron football. On that date, one nfl player who made goal from 45 yards was wilbur pete henry from canton bulldogs. According to the national federation of high schools record book, rehkows kick tied the mark for the secondlongest high school field goal. Sebastian janikowski ties nfl record for longest field goal.
You will be need to register login for access comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. On sunday, he added to his long list of accolades by drilling his 43rd consecutive field goal, setting a new nfl record. Tom dempseys field goal is still the greatest ever. Speaking of the last straightlegged kicker, the 1st soccerstyle kicker was 4 of 11. Steven hauschka flatout missed his first field goal attempt of the season and had to bank his second in off the upright. Direct path to longest field goals by female kickers. The nfl record for longest field goal is 63 yards, but a high school kicker in washington recently booted a 67yarder. He also holds the record for the most consecutive games with a field goal38between 1999 and 2001. With one swing of his right leg, cowboys kicker brett maher booted his way into the nfl record book on sunday. The following is a list of maryland high school football players who have kicked the longest recorded field goals in a game.
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