Harrison Butker dropped jaws across the league on Saturday with an absolute monster of a 69-yard field goal against the Buccaneers in a preseason game. While that boot won’t officially etch his name into the NFL record books, it technically stands as one of the longest converted kicks ever seen in an NFL game. Think about it: if that bomb had happened in a regular season matchup, it wouldn’t just be a highlight, it would have shattered the all-time record.
The Official Regular Season Record Holders
When it comes to the kicks that truly count, Cam Little is running the show right now. The Jaguars kicker holds the undisputed longest field goal in NFL regular season history, nailing a 68-yarder back in Week 9 of the 2025 season. And get this, Little didn’t just stop there, he also owns the second-longest regular season field goal ever, a 67-yarder he hit during that same 2025 season. Before Little started dropping bombs, Justin Tucker of the Ravens held the top spot with his impressive 66-yard kick from 2021. Butker’s 69-yarder, had it been official, would have blown past Little’s 68-yard mark like it was nothing. It makes you wonder what kind of range these guys are really pushing for when the games matter.
Preseason Bombs: Where Butker Made His Mark
Even though preseason kicks don’t get stamped into the official records, they still showcase some insane power. The longest field goal known to ever be made in any NFL game actually happened in the preseason. That honor belongs to Cam Little, who connected on a staggering 70-yarder for Jacksonville in the 2025 preseason. Talk about a sign of things to come, right? He went on to set the regular season record just a few months later! Now, Butker’s incredible 69-yarder from Saturday moved him right into the No. 2 slot for all-time preseason kick lengths. He officially leaped over Brandon Aubrey’s 66-yard boot for the Cowboys from 2024 to claim that second spot.
So, while Harrison Butker’s 69-yard cannon shot might not be immortalized in the official history books, it’s a statement. It’s a reminder that these kickers are pushing the absolute limits of their legs, even in games that don’t count for the standings. Who knows what kind of unbelievable kicks we’ll witness once the real games kick off and these guys are firing for keeps? We can’t wait to see it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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