Longest field goals in NFL history: Updated list of records, distances for kicks made and attempted originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.JUMP TO: What is the NFL record for longest field goal?Longest field goals in NFL historyWhat is the longest field goal ever attempted?How many missed NFL record field goal attempts?It’s hard enough to hit an average field goal in the NFL, let alone go down in the record books for the longest field goals in NFL history. Between the immense noise from the crowd and the group of monstrous men coming after you, it’s far from easy for an NFL kicker. So whenever a field goal specialist trots onto the field and sinks an attempt from longer than 60 yards, it sends plenty of jaws to the floor. Life as a kicker in the NFL is full of highs and lows. There are plenty of times when they come through in the clutch, giving a team the necessary three points to leapfrog an opponent en route to a victory. Some are easy chip shots, but others require not only accuracy, but power as well. There are plenty of elite members in that category, including current kicker Brandon Aubrey. But who holds the record of the longest field goal?The Sporting News takes a look at the longest field goals in NFL history. MORE:How is overtime different in college football from the NFL?What is the NFL record for longest field goal?The longest field goal in NFL history belongs to Cam Little, who made a 68-yarder in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. He kicked a 70-yard field goal in the 2025 preseason, so fans were sure it was only a matter of time before Little broke it. CAM LITTLE JUST KICKED THE LONGEST FG IN NFL HISTORY! 68 YARDS! pic.twitter.com/WGZb6O9xhX— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025wait for Crosby’s reaction at the end pic.twitter.com/1ZPhpIEZdI— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025The previous record before Little’s boot belonged to Justin Tucker, which was a 66-yarder. Both Brandon Aubrey and Chase McLaughlin hit from 65 yards out, narrowly missing tying Tucker. In 2013, Matt Prater broke a 43-year-old record belonging to Tom Dempsey, who made a 63-yard field goal in November 1970.In 2024, the Cowboys’ Aubrey nearly matched Tucker’s record, with a 65-yard kick in Week 3 against the Ravens. McLaughlin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did the same in 2025, hitting a 65-yarder against the Philadelphia Eagles. Aubrey also hit a 64-yard kick in Week 2 against the New York Giants in 2025.MORE: Complete list of Super Bowl MVP winners through the yearsLongest field goals in NFL historyBelow is a look at the longest kicks in NFL history. RankPlayerTeamYearDistance1Cam LittleJaguars2025682Justin TuckerRavens2021663Brandon AubreyCowboys202465Chase McLaughlinBuccaneers2025655Matt PraterBroncos201364Brandon AubreyCowboys2025647Brett MaherCowboys201963Joey SlyePatriots202463Sebastian JanikowskiRaiders201163Graham GanoPanthers201863Jason ElamBroncos199863Tom DempseySaints197063David Akers49ers201263Evan McPhersonBengals202563Brandon AubreyCowboys20256316.Matt PraterCardinals202362Harrison ButkerChiefs202262Matt PraterCardinals202162Brett MaherCowboys201962Brett MaherCowboys201862Stephen GostkowskiPatriots201762Matt BryantBuccaneers200662MORE: 16 NFL stars you didn’t know were also drafted by MLB teamsCam LittleLittle had made a 70-yard field goal in the 2025 preseason, but had struggled when it counted, finding it tough to stay consistent with his accuracy despite his power. Little put it all together when he nailed the record-setting 68-yarder in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season against the Las Vegas Raiders.What. A. Leg. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/CtolbNteKh— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025Justin TuckerIn 2021, Tucker made the Detroit faithful watch history unfold right in front of their eyes. The Ravens kicker launched a 66-yard field goal in a last-second attempt to win the game for Baltimore. His attempt split the uprights, lifting the Ravens to a 19-17 win in improbable fashion.  DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?!?!JUSTIN TUCKER 66-YARD FIELD GOAL FOR THE WIN! #RavensFlockpic.twitter.com/LyHkSUiwk9— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2021Brandon AubreyAubrey got off to a hot start in 2024 when he came a yard short of tying Tucker’s record. The Dallas kicker booted a 65-yard attempt against the Ravens in Week 3, leaving Tom Brady in awe at his range. BRANDON AUBREY FROM 65 YARDS!📺: #BALvsDAL on FOX📱: https://t.co/waVpO909gepic.twitter.com/vWfyguDXdU— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2024In 2025, Aubrey came within one yard of matching his career-best, knocking through a 64-yarder against the Giants to force overtime. He also later his a 63-yarder against the Lions in Week 14.64-YARDER TO FORCE OT. WHAT A GAME. pic.twitter.com/Hhr9wMwB89— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 14, 2025MORE: Ranking the best QBs taken with picks 1-32, from Peyton Manning to Lamar JacksonChase McLaughlinWhile the Buccaneers were trailing the Eagles as halftime approached in Week 4 of the 2025 season, Chase McLaughlin gave his squad some momentum. With a 65-yard kick as the game went to halftime, McLaughlin was on the verge of tying Tucker’s record.McLaughlin’s kick was the longest outdoor field goal in NFL history.Chase McLaughlin drills a 65-YARD FG at the end of the half 💥PHIvsTB on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXnxVpic.twitter.com/jP3GPQKJOO— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025Matt PraterPrater held the record for eight years after nailing a 64-yard attempt against the Titans in December 2013. The powerful leg of the Broncos sank an attempt to end the first half in style. Matt Prater nails a 64 Yard Field GoalBroncos vs TitansDecember 8th, 2013 pic.twitter.com/4YGGr3Oi45— The Broncos Daily 🗞 (@TheBroncosDaily) June 2, 2024Brett MaherMaher is one of six kickers to nail a 63-yard attempt in a game. He did so in 2019, beating his own career-high of 62, which he did twice. HISTORYBrett Maher makes it from 63-yards out, the longest field goal in Cowboys franchise history!(via @dallascowboys) pic.twitter.com/TZywQVyrnZ— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 21, 2019MORE:Comparing overtime rules among the preseason, regular season and postseasonSebastian JanikowskiJanikowski was known for his powerful left leg during his NFL reign, and he was one of those kickers to hit it 63 yards out. He nailed an attempt for the Raiders during a “Monday Night Football” contest in 2011 against the Broncos. September 12, 2011 🏴‍☠️🏈🦶🏼🇵🇱PK Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 63 yd FG in a MNF game at Denver, it remains the franchise record. Raiders won 23-20.* At the time it tied the NFL record for the longest field goal at 63 yards, sharing the record with Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam. pic.twitter.com/ysJQlafF2r— AFL Godfather 👓🏴‍☠️🔥 (@NFLMAVERICK) September 12, 2023Graham GanoWhen the Panthers needed Gano the most, he came through. In the final seconds of a 2018 game against the Giants, he successfully hit a 63-yard field goal to stun Big Blue. GRAHAM GANO JUST HIT A 63 YD GAME WINNING FG 😱 @GrahamGano (via mr_sheltonius/IG) pic.twitter.com/eb1ueDSbeP— Overtime (@overtime) October 7, 2018MORE: Antonio Gates, Donovan McNabb and 9 other sports stars who played in March MadnessWhat is the longest field goal ever attempted?Janikowski is not only tied for No. 4 on the all-time list, but he also owns another field goal record. In 2008, the lefty gave it his best at a record 76-yard field goal attempt, two yards longer than Mark Moseley’s 74-yard attempt for Washington in 1979. MORE:What are the most valuable franchises in the NFL?How many missed NFL record field goal attempts?In total, there have been 17 missed field goal attempts that, had they been made, would have been record-breakers. RankPlayerTeamYearDistance1.Sebastian JanikowskiRaiders2008762.Mark MoseleyRedskins1979743.Fred SteinfortBroncos1980734.Joe DaneloGiants197971Phil Dawson49ers2013716.Mark MoseleyRedskins197970Brandon McManusBroncos202170Brandon AubreyCowboys2024709. Mason CrosbyPackers20086910.John HallJets199768Neil RackersCardinals200868Blair WalshVikings201468Matt PraterCardinals202168Joey SlyePatriots20246815.Evan McPhersonBengals202567MORE: Where is the NFL Hall of Fame Game played every year?