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Longest Field Goals in NFL History

Published May. 21, 2024 9:57 a.m. ET

Throughout the NFL’s 104-year history, placekickers have only improved their accuracy from farther and farther distances. Over these years, only 11 players have made field goals from 62 yards out or longer during an official game. Here’s a list of the longest field goals ever made, showcasing the impressive power and accuracy of these NFL kickers:

Longest Field Goals in Regular-Season History

1. 66 yards – Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens (2021)
2. 64 yards – Matt Prater, Denver Broncos (2013)
T-3. 63 yards – Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys (2019)
T-3. 63 yards – Graham Gano, Carolina Panthers (2018)
T-3. 63 yards – David Akers, San Francisco 49ers (2012)
T-3. 63 yards – Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders (2011)
T-3. 63 yards – Jason Elam, Denver Broncos (1998)
T-3. 63 yards – Tom Dempsey, New Orleans Saints (1970)
T-9. 62 yards – Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs (2022)
T-9. 62 yards – Matt Prater, Arizona Cardinals (2021)
T-9. 62 yards – Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys (2019)
T-9. 62 yards – Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys (2018)
T-9. 62 yards – Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots (2017)
T-9. 62 yards – Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)

Longest Field Goals in Playoff History

T-1. 58 yards – Graham Gano, Carolina Panthers (2018)
T-1. 58 yards – Pete Stoyanovich, Miami Dolphins (1991)

Longest Field Goals in Super Bowl History

57 yards – Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs (2024)
55 yards – Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers (2024)
54 yards – Steve Christie, Buffalo Bills (1994)
53 yards – Greg Zuerlein, Los Angeles Rams (2019)

What's the longest field goal in NFL history?

Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens has the longest field goal in NFL history with a 66-yard field boot. Not only is it the longest field goal ever, but it was kicked as time expired and helped the Ravens defeat the Detroit Lions 19-17.