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Long distance kicks have become far more prevalent as the quality of kickers has improved thanks to more training and specialized coaching. The NFL has set records in each of the last four seasons for made field goals of at least 50 yards with the total reaching 195 in 2024 — doubling the total from every NFL season until 2015.
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Longest field goals in NFL history: Updated list of records, distances for kicks made and attempted
Here's a complete guide to the longest field goals in NFL history, including the current record holder, distances and longest attempts updated for the 2025 season.
In a span of just a few minutes on Sunday, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey and Packers kicker Lucas Havrisik both kicked 61-yard field goals.
Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Denver Broncos to a thrilling 33-32 win over the New York Giants.
NFL executive VP Troy Vincent denies the Detroit Lions' claim that referees used outside help for a controversial call in the Chief's game.
Now, 50-yard field goals are so commonplace that NFL kickers are 77-for-108 on field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. They've made 71.3 percent of all field goal attempts from 50 yards and beyond.