Longest Field Goals in NFL History (62-Yard Field Goals)

1. Harrison Butker – 62 Yards (2022)

Team: Kansas City Chiefs

In September 25, 2022, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs made a remarkable 62-yard field goal during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This impressive kick added another highlight to Butker’s career, showcasing his powerful leg and accuracy under pressure. The successful field goal was crucial in the Chiefs’ overall performance, contributing to their competitive edge in the game. Butker’s achievement underscores the increasing range and skill of modern NFL kickers, who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the sport.

2. Matt Prater – 62 Yards (2021)

On September 19, 2021, Matt Prater of the Arizona Cardinals made a remarkable 62-yard field goal during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. This impressive kick showcased Prater’s exceptional leg strength and accuracy, contributing to his reputation as one of the NFL’s premier placekickers.

3. Brett Maher – 62 Yards (2018, 2019)

Brett Maher of the Dallas Cowboys made history with two remarkable 62-yard field goals, one in 2018 and another in 2019. These kicks showcased Maher’s exceptional leg strength and accuracy, solidifying his reputation as one of the most reliable long-distance kickers in the NFL.

His first 62-yard field goal in 2018 and the subsequent one in 2019 both contributed significantly to the Cowboys’ scoring, demonstrating Maher’s consistent ability to perform under pressure and his crucial role in the team’s special teams unit​.

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Throughout the NFL’s 104-year history, placekickers have gotten better at making long-distance field goals. Only 11 players have kicked field goals from 62 yards or longer in an official game. The longest field goal in NFL history is a 66-yard kick by Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, made on September 26, 2021, during a game against the Detroit Lions. This record-breaking field goal was made as time expired, securing a 19-17 victory for the Ravens​.

Here’s a list of the longest field goals ever made in NFL history, showing the amazing power and accuracy of these NFL kickers.