Justin Tucker celebrates after kicking a game-winning field goal from a record 66 yards, giving the Baltimore Ravens a 19-17 win Sunday over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Michigan. Tucker also changed his footwork for the record distance.
Who kicked a 64 yard field goal?
| Player Team Distance | Matt Prater Broncos 64 | Brett Maher Cowboys 63 | Sebastian Janikowski Raiders 63 | Graham Gano Panthers 63 |
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Who has kicked a 63-yard field goal?
On Nov. 8, 1970, Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints kicked a 63-yard field goal at Tulane Stadium as time expired to give the Saints — wait for it — a 19-17 victory against Detroit. At the time, it was the longest field goal in NFL history and the first to surpass 60 yards. A NEW NFL RECORD.
Who hit a 63 yard field goal?
When Justin Tucker kicked a 68-yarder off the crossbar at Ford Field on Sunday, he broke a 51-year-old record first achieved by Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints. Dempsey’s kick to beat Detroit was 63 yards, in old Tulane Stadium.
Who has kicked the longest field goal in NFL history?
On Oct. 16, 1976, Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson uncorked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State.
What is the longest field goal ever made?
The longest field goal in college football history is 69 yards . And it was set in 1976! By Abilene Christian! Justin Tucker’s incredible game-winning kick sets an NFL record, but remains just shy of the collegiate record set by Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson in 1976 of 69 yards.
Can you punt for a field goal?
If the receiving team drops the ball or touches the ball beyond the line of scrimmage without catching it then it is considered a live ball and may be recovered by either team. ... If the receiving player is blocked into the ball, it is not considered “touching” the ball. A field goal cannot be scored on a punt kick .
Who kicked the longest field goal yesterday?
Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker kicks longest field goal in NFL history to defeat Detroit Lions – 6abc Philadelphia.
How long was the longest field goal in NFL history?
Longest NFL field goal: Broncos placekicker Matt Prater connects on a 64-yard field goal at the end of the first half on December 8, 2013. It was the longest field goal in NFL history.
Has an NFL kicker ever had a perfect season?
In 2003, Vanderjagt became the first kicker in the league’s history to go an entire season, including the playoffs, without missing a field goal or point-after attempt. (In 1998, Minnesota kicker Gary Anderson was perfect in the regular season, but missed a field goal attempt in the playoffs.)
Who is the most accurate kicker of all time?
One record-breaking field goal doesn’t make Tucker the G.O.A.T , but his kicking career does. Tucker is the most accurate kicker in league history with a 90.6 percent field goal completion rate.
What happens if a punt goes through the goal post?
Like a field goal, the kick is worth three points if it goes through the uprights. Unlike a field goal, the ball can be dropkicked or held like a placekick.
Can you recover your own punt?
Simply put, a punt is a scrimmage kick. Therefore, any member of the punt team is allowed to catch or recover a punt as long as it is behind the neutral zone, basically the line of scrimmage, and then advance that ball .
Can a field goal kick be too high?
Unfortunately, the referees couldn’t look at the field goal on replay thanks to a weird quirk in the NCAA rulebook. Field goals are reviewable, but field goals that pass above the top of the 30 -foot upright are not reviewable .
Where was the longest field goal kicked?
Tucker’s kick set an NFL record, but it is still well short of the NCAA record. On Oct. 16, 1976, Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson uncorked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State .
How much is a field goal worth?
Points are scored as follows: Touchdown: 6 points. Field Goal: 3 points . Safety: 2 points.
