Four players share the NFL record for longest field goal (63 yards): Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints in 1970; Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998; Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders in 2011; and David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
Both Elam and Janikowski tied the record in Denver. Elam's kick was in Mile High Stadium; Janikowski's was in Sports Authority Field at Mile High (formerly Invesco Field). Dempsey's field goal against the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium was a game winner. Akers' kick was against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Elam, Janikowski and Akers kicked their field goals at the end of the first half. Dempsey's kick gave the Saints a 19-17 victory over the Lions with two seconds left in the game.
The longest field goal in the history of the NFL is 64 yards, by Matt Prater (2013).
Sebastian janikowski of the Oakland raiders attempted a 72 yard field goal. that's the longst attempt in nfl history
Jason Elam, Denver Broncos, 63 yards
The longest field goal in NFL history is 63 yards made by Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam.
The longest field goal in NFL history was kicked by Jack Dempsey for the New Orleans Saints against the Detroit Lions on November 8, 1970, wining the game 19-17.
The longest field goal kick in NFL history is 64 yards, a record set by Matt Prater on December 8, 2013.
Tom Dempsey, Jason Elam, Sebatian Janokowski
The longest game in NFL history was between the Dolphins and Chiefs. The game went for 83 minutes (into double overtime too). The dolphins won by a field goal.
The longest field goal in NFL postseason history was kicked by Pete Stoyanovich of the Miami Dolphins , AFC: Miami vs. Kansas City, 1990
Folks is 56
Antonio Cromartie of the San Diego Chargers. Playing the Minnesota Vikings. Cromartie returned the missed field goal 109 total yards. The longest in NFL history.
Antonio Cromartie. He rushed 109 yards against the Minesonta Vikings after a field goal attempt. Besides it was the longest rush in NFL History.