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.
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What is the NFL record for longest field goal?
That longest field goal in NFL history belongs to Justin Tucker, who made a 66-yard kick in 2021 against the Lions to earn the Ravens a last-second win.
The previous record before Tucker's boot belonged to Matt Prater, who made a 64-yard field goal against the Titans in 2013 while playing for the Broncos.
That broke a 43-year-old record belonging to Tom Dempsey, who made a 63-yard field goal in November 1970.
In 2024, the Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey nearly matched Tucker's record, with a 65-yard kick in Week 3 against the Ravens. Chase 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.
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Longest field goals in NFL history
Below is a look at the longest kicks in NFL history.
| Rank | Player | Team | Year | Distance |
| 1 | Justin Tucker | Ravens | 2021 | 66 |
| 2 | Brandon Aubrey | Cowboys | 2024 | 65 |
| Chase McLaughlin | Buccaneers | 2025 | 65 | |
| 4 | Matt Prater | Broncos | 2013 | 64 |
| Brandon Aubrey | Cowboys | 2025 | 64 | |
| 6 | Brett Maher | Cowboys | 2019 | 63 |
| Joey Slye | Patriots | 2024 | 63 | |
| Sebastian Janikowski | Raiders | 2011 | 63 | |
| Graham Gano | Panthers | 2018 | 63 | |
| Jason Elam | Broncos | 1998 | 63 | |
| Tom Dempsey | Saints | 1970 | 63 | |
| David Akers | 49ers | 2012 | 63 | |
| 13. | Matt Prater | Cardinals | 2023 | 62 |
| Harrison Butker | Chiefs | 2022 | 62 | |
| Matt Prater | Cardinals | 2021 | 62 | |
| Brett Maher | Cowboys | 2019 | 62 | |
| Brett Maher | Cowboys | 2018 | 62 | |
| Stephen Gostkowski | Patriots | 2017 | 62 | |
| Matt Bryant | Buccaneers | 2006 | 62 |
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Justin Tucker
In 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?!?!
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2021
JUSTIN TUCKER 66-YARD FIELD GOAL FOR THE WIN! #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/LyHkSUiwk9
Brandon Aubrey
Aubrey 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!
— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2024
📺: #BALvsDAL on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/vWfyguDXdU
In 2025, Aubrey came within one yard of matching his career-best, knocking through a 64-yarder against the Giants to force overtime.
64-YARDER TO FORCE OT. WHAT A GAME. pic.twitter.com/Hhr9wMwB89
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 14, 2025
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Chase McLaughlin
While 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 💥
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
PHIvsTB on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV pic.twitter.com/jP3GPQKJOO
Matt Prater
Prater 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 Goal
— The Broncos Daily 🗞 (@TheBroncosDaily) June 2, 2024
Broncos vs Titans
December 8th, 2013 pic.twitter.com/4YGGr3Oi45
Brett Maher
Maher 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.
HISTORY
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 21, 2019
Brett Maher makes it from 63-yards out, the longest field goal in Cowboys franchise history!
(via @dallascowboys) pic.twitter.com/TZywQVyrnZ
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Sebastian Janikowski
Janikowski 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 🏴☠️🏈🦶🏼🇵🇱
— AFL Godfather 👓🏴☠️🔥 (@NFLMAVERICK) September 12, 2023
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
Graham Gano
When 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, 2018
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What 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.
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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.
| Rank | Player | Team | Year | Distance |
| 1. | Sebastian Janikowski | Raiders | 2008 | 76 |
| 2. | Mark Moseley | Redskins | 1979 | 74 |
| 3. | Fred Steinfort | Broncos | 1980 | 73 |
| 4. | Joe Danelo | Giants | 1979 | 71 |
| Phil Dawson | 49ers | 2013 | 71 | |
| 6. | Mark Moseley | Redskins | 1979 | 70 |
| Brandon McManus | Broncos | 2021 | 70 | |
| Brandon Aubrey | Cowboys | 2024 | 70 | |
| 9. | Mason Crosby | Packers | 2008 | 69 |
| 10. | John Hall | Jets | 1997 | 68 |
| Neil Rackers | Cardinals | 2008 | 68 | |
| Blair Walsh | Vikings | 2014 | 68 | |
| Matt Prater | Cardinals | 2021 | 68 | |
| Joey Slye | Patriots | 2024 | 68 | |
| 15. | Evan McPherson | Bengals | 2025 | 67 |
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