The pursuit of distance in the NFL is a constant struggle, perhaps nowhere more acute than with the field goal. For kickers, the line between an impressive three points and a record-breaking strike is measured in inches and microseconds.

The record book is a timeline of seemingly impossible moments, where one kick suddenly renders the previous standard obsolete. These boots, often launched from well beyond the 50-yard line, transcend mere game strategy and enter the realm of legend.

Few moments shift expectations like a kick that bends the limits of range. Some strikes arrive through thin air, mixing nerve, power and a trace of fortune. These rare distances echo through seasons, hinting at how far the game can stretch.

What is the longest field goal ever made in the NFL?

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