For four decades, New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey held the record for the longest field goal in NFL history. In 1970, he drilled a 63-yard game-winner to defeat the Detroit Lions, and his record stood for 43 years.
Then, in 2013, a new record-holder emerged. Over the last dozen years, two legendary kickers broke Dempsey’s record and carved their names into the NFL record books.
Kickers are some of the most underappreciated professional athletes. Let’s show them some love and examine the longest field goals of all time in the NFL regular season and postseason, as a new record was set in 2025.
What Are the Longest Field Goals in NFL History?
T-10) Joey Slye, New England Patriots
Length: 63 yards
When: Sept. 29, 2024
As time expired in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye drilled a 63-yarder. The Pats were trailing 20-0 at the time, but this kick got them on the board. Putting up points hasn’t been easy for the 2024 Patriots, but having a weapon like Slye, who can kick field goals from this deep, is definitely a plus for New England’s special teams unit.
T-10) Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys
Length: 63 yards
When: Oct. 20, 2019
Maher is known for connecting regularly from deep. During his prime, he made 50+ yard kicks look easy. He became the first kicker in NFL history to make two field goals of at least 62 yards in his career. To this day, he’s responsible for the four longest fields in Cowboys history, with makes from 63, 62, 62, and 60 yards.
On Oct. 20, 2019, Maher was given an opportunity to kick a 62-yarder right before halftime against (you guessed it) the Eagles in front of the home crowd at AT&T Stadium. Maher drilled it, and Dallas ultimately won the game 37-10.
T-10) Graham Gano, Carolina Panthers
Length: 63 yards
When: Oct. 7, 2018
Panthers kicker Graham Gano is tied for the third-longest NFL field goal in history thanks to his 63-yard make against the New York Giants in 2018. Not only is this tied for the third longest, but it’s also tied for the second-longest game-winning field goal in NFL history. Gano became one of the most consistent kickers in the modern era.
T-10) David Akers, San Francisco 49ers
Length: 63 yards
When: Sept. 9, 2012
David Akers, the left-footed phenom, spent an impressive 16 years in the NFL. In 2012, he tied the then-record for the longest field goal with a 63-yard kick outdoors at Lambeau Field. Akers got just enough on the field goal, as the football bounced off the crossbar and through the uprights. San Francisco went on to win the game, 30-22.
Akers made many clutch kicks during his NFL career.
T-10) Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders
Length: 63 yards
When: Sept. 12, 2011
Sebastian Janikowski was an elite kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. The Raiders were openly mocked when they selected him with a first-round pick, but the former Florida State Seminoles kicker ended up having a long, successful career.
In 2011, during a Monday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos, he drilled a 63-yard field goal in Mile High.
While Janikowski is remembered for being the only kicker drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, he created plenty of memorable moments throughout his 18-year career, including this kick against the Broncos.
T-10) Jason Elam, Denver Broncos
Length: 63 yards
When: Oct. 25, 1998
If you’re a Broncos fan, there’s a good chance you know who Jason Elam is, as he played nearly his entire NFL career with Denver. Elam became the first kicker to tie Tom Dempsey’s longstanding record, doing so 28 years after Dempsey’s field goal.
The kick was a thing of beauty. Some naysayers point to the fact that Elam was kicking at Mile High as the reason he was able to tie Dempsey’s long-standing record. (Janikowski’s 63-yarder in 2011 was also in Denver).
However, Elam was a phenomenal kicker who was a two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler. The altitude in Mile High may have played a factor, but this shouldn’t diminish this achievement.
T-10) Tom Dempsey, New Orleans Saints
Length: 63 yards
When: Nov. 8, 1970
Tom Dempsey has one of the most interesting and unique stories in NFL history. What he managed to accomplish in his time with the Saints is nothing short of incredible. Although this particular feat took place more than 50 years ago, it remains arguably the greatest kick of all time.
What made this particular kick so special? Well, Dempsey was born without toes on his right foot, which he kicked with, so he wore a custom-built flat-front kicking boot. (He also had no fingers on his right hand.) Given the circumstances, kicking a 63-yard game-winning field goal is even more impressive.
Dempsey’s record stood for four decades. It’s also worth noting that this was back when goalposts were in the middle of the end zone and not in the back of the scoring area, something the league changed in 1974.
T4) Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys
Length: 64 yards
When: Sept. 14, 2025
This isn’t Aubrey’s only entry on this list, but it is the most recent. In Week 2 of the 2025 regular season, the Cowboys’ star kicker nailed a 64-yarder to force overtime against Dallas’ NFC East rival, the New York Giants.
Aubrey tied the game at 37-37. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Aubrey then proceeded to nail the game-winner to defeat the Giants in overtime — his fourth field goal of the day without a single miss.
T4) Matt Prater, Denver Broncos
Length: 64 yards
When: Dec. 8, 2013
Another record-breaking kick in the Denver altitude! This time, it was Prater who successfully surpassed Dempsey during the first half of an eventual 28-15 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
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Did the altitude in Mile High Stadium play a role? Perhaps. But Prater was one of the best kickers in the NFL and known to have one of the game’s strongest legs, which is why he’s on this list twice.
T4) Chase McLaughlin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Length: 65 yards
When: Sept. 28, 2025
Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin converted a 65-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
McLaughlin’s attempt is tied for the second-longest field goal in NFL history. However, it may not have been enough for his team, as the Bucs trailed 24-6 at halftime.
T4) Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys
Length: 65 yards
When: Sept. 22, 2024
While many of the kicks on this list occurred at the end of a half, Aubrey’s near-record-setting 65-yard field goal occurred with 6:38 remaining in the first quarter, which shows just how much Mike McCarthy and Co. trust their kicker.
Aubrey’s kick came on 4th and 12, and the 29-year-old drilled it with ease. He definitely could’ve made it from several yards out, if needed. Aubrey certainly seems like a candidate to make history and eventually kick the longest field goal in league history. But for now, that title belongs to…
2) Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Length: 66 yards
When: Sept. 26, 2021
In 2021, future Hall-of-Fame Justin Tucker kicked what would become not only the longest field goal ever made but also the longest game-winning field goal of all time when he connected on a 66-yarder as time expired to defeat the Detroit Lions, 19-17.
Tucker will go down as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, and he was automatic for the Ravens throughout his NFL career.
1) Cam Little, Jacksonville Jaguars
In Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little converted a 68-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jaguars kicker Cam Little just connected on a record 68-yard field goal, the longest in NFL history.
pic.twitter.com/Tr8gm08DKe— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2025
Little’s kick came at the end of the first half as the Jaguars trailed 6-3 heading into halftime against the Raiders.
“Did the Jags kicker just nail an NFL record 68yd fg? These guys’ legs are incredible,” wrote Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe on X about Little’s kick. “WOW”
What’s the Longest Field Goal Attempt in NFL History?
Although Little holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history, there have been unsuccessful attempts longer than 68 yards.
In 2008, right before halftime against the then-San Diego Chargers, Janikowski attempted an insane 76-yard field goal.
Obviously, it came up short, and the Raiders ultimately lost 28-18.
What Is the Longest Field Goal in Playoff History?
Graham Gano not only drilled one of the longest regular-season field goals in NFL history, he also kicked the longest field goal in the NFL postseason.
In 2018, Gano booted a 58-yard field goal for the Panthers, which tied the NFL-playoff record for the longest. Gano tied Miami Dolphins kicker Pete Stoyanovich, who also booted a 58-yarder in 1991.
Bills kicker Tyler Bass holds the record for the longest postseason field goal by a rookie, as he kicked a 54-yarder against the Colts during the Wild Card round in 2021.
The record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history used to belong to Buffalo Bills kicker Steve Christie. Back in Super Bowl XXVIII, Christie, who was known for his ability to kick clutch field goals even in bad weather conditions, drilled a 54-yard field goal.
However, Christie’s record was broken in 2024 during Super Bowl LVIII — twice!
San Francisco 49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody successfully kicked a 55-yard field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs early in the second quarter to break Christie’s record. He held the record for just over a quarter. Midway through the third quarter, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker kicked a 57-yard field goal to break Moody’s Super Bowl record.
