Longest Field Goals in NFL History and How Many Fantasy Points They Score
The longest field goals in NFL history are feats of leg strength that rewrite the record book, but for fantasy managers they raise a more practical question: how many points does a 60-plus-yard kick actually score? The answer is often less than you would expect, because most scoring systems cap the distance bonus well short of the record.
Here is a look at the longest field goals ever made, what each one is worth in common fantasy scoring, and how distance bonus tiers shape the way you value a kicker.
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The Longest Field Goals in NFL History
Only a handful of kicks have traveled 63 yards or more, and the top of the list has crept upward as kickers have gotten stronger.
| Kick | Distance | Fantasy points (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker, 2021 (NFL record) | 66 yards | 5 |
| Matt Prater, 2013 | 64 yards | 5 |
| Tom Dempsey, 1970 | 63 yards | 5 |
| Jason Elam, 1998 | 63 yards | 5 |
| Sebastian Janikowski, 2011 | 63 yards | 5 |
| A routine kick | 50 yards | 5 |
The striking part of that table is the last row. In standard scoring, the longest kick in league history is worth exactly the same as a routine 50-yarder: five points. To see why, you have to look at how distance tiers work.
How Distance-Based Kicker Scoring Works
Kickers earn points based on the distance of each made field goal, plus a flat point for every extra point. The standard tiers used by most leagues look like this:
| Field goal distance | Points |
|---|---|
| 0–39 yards | 3 |
| 40–49 yards | 4 |
| 50+ yards | 5 |
| Extra point (PAT) | 1 |
| Missed field goal | -1 (some leagues) |
Because the top tier is simply 50 or more, every kick from 50 yards to the 66-yard record lands in the same bucket. A 50-yarder and a 66-yarder both score five points in a standard league. Run any kicker's day through the kicker fantasy points calculator to see how the tiers add up.
What a Record 66-Yarder Actually Scores
In the most common setup, Justin Tucker's record 66-yard kick is worth five fantasy points, the same as the shortest 50-yarder of the week. That feels wrong given the difficulty, and it is exactly why some leagues add extra tiers.
Leagues that want to reward leg strength usually do one of two things:
- Add a 60+ tier. A kick of 60 yards or more scores 6 or 7 points instead of 5, so a record-length boot finally stands out.
- Add a per-yard bonus. Every yard beyond 50 is worth a fraction of a point, so a 66-yarder quietly outscores a 51-yarder.
Under a league with a 60+ tier worth 6 points, Tucker's kick jumps from 5 to 6. Under a per-yard bonus it can climb higher still. The fantasy football scoring rules page walks through the settings that change these totals.
Platform Differences
Not every platform scores kickers the same way, so the record-kick math depends on where you play.
- ESPN and Yahoo. Both use the standard 3 / 4 / 5 tier by default and stop the bonus at the 50+ line, so a 55-yarder and a 66-yarder score the same five points.
- Sleeper and custom leagues. These often add finer distance tiers or a per-yard bonus, which is where record-length kicks separate themselves from ordinary long field goals.
- Missed-kick penalties. Some leagues subtract a point for a missed field goal, which matters most for kickers who attempt long, low-percentage tries.
Always confirm your league's exact tiers before you decide how much a big-legged kicker is worth. The kicker fantasy points calculator lets you match your settings and score any stat line instantly. For the full breakdown of how kickers earn and lose points, read how do kickers get points in fantasy.
Why Distance Bonuses Change Kicker Strategy
In a standard league that caps at 50+, a kicker's fantasy value comes from volume: how many field goals and extra points the offense sets up, not how far they are. A kicker on a high-scoring team that stalls in the red zone can quietly out-earn a big-legged kicker on a weaker offense.
In a league with a 60+ tier or a per-yard bonus, the calculus shifts. Kickers who regularly attempt from distance, and the coaches who trust them to, gain real fantasy value. Knowing which type of league you are in tells you whether to chase leg strength or simply chase attempts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fantasy points is a 60-yard field goal?
In standard scoring, a 60-yard field goal is worth five points, the same as any kick of 50 yards or more. Leagues that add a 60+ tier or a per-yard bonus score it higher, often 6 or 7 points.
What is the longest field goal in NFL history?
Justin Tucker holds the record with a 66-yard field goal made in 2021. Matt Prater's 64-yarder in 2013 held the mark before that, and several kickers, starting with Tom Dempsey in 1970, have connected from 63 yards.
Do longer field goals always score more fantasy points?
Not in standard scoring. Because the top tier is 50 or more yards, every kick from 50 yards up scores the same five points. Only leagues with a 60+ tier or a per-yard distance bonus reward the extra distance.
How do ESPN and Yahoo score long field goals?
Both default to a 3 / 4 / 5 structure: 3 points from inside 40 yards, 4 points from 40 to 49, and 5 points from 50 or more. Neither adds a bonus above 50 yards by default, so record-length kicks score the same as any 50-yarder.
How do I calculate my kicker's fantasy points?
Add up each made field goal by its distance tier, add a point per extra point, and subtract for misses if your league penalizes them. The kicker fantasy points calculator does this automatically once you set your league's distance tiers.