Who was the Lions best kicker?

Who was the Lions best kicker?

Longevity. As you probably already know if you clicked on this, Jason Hanson spent 21 seasons with the Lions. During that time, he was selected to the Pro Bowl on two occasions (1997 and 1999) and he was always considered to be one of the most consistent kickers in the league.

Who kicked the longest field goal in history of NFL?

1. Justin Tucker’s 66-yard FG kick makes history for longest NFL field goal.

What team kicked the longest field goal?

Earlier this season, Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker converted the longest field goal in NFL history at 66 yards. Trailing 17-16 to the Detroit Lions in Week 3, Tucker successfully kicked a field goal that bounced off the cross bar and through the uprights to give the Ravens the victory as time expired.

Did the Lions ever go 0 16?

Today in sports history, the 2008 Detroit Lions became the first team to go winless in a 16-game season. With a 31-21 loss on the road to the Green Bay Packers, the Lions made sports history.

What are the top 3 longest field goals in NFL history?

Longest Field Goal In NFL History: Top 10 Of All Time

• Greg Zuerlein, St.
• Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens: 61 Yards (2013)
• Jay Feely, Arizona Cardinals: 61 Yards (2012)
• Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders: 61 Yards (2009)
• Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 62 Yards (2006)

What is the longest punt in NFL history?

98-yard
On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O’Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history–a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

Who is the most accurate kicker of all time?

It should come as no surprise that Justin Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. His career 90.6 field goal percentage is easily the highest mark for any kicker that meets the criteria. He has never missed a kick under 30 yards in 77 career attempts.

What is the farthest kick in football?

64-yard
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.

What’s the shortest field goal NFL?

The shortest possible field goal under current strategies is slightly over 17 yards in American football and 8 yards in Canadian football (Canadian football requires the ball to be snapped at least one yard away from the end zone).