text: in nfl whats the greatest distance a field goal has ever been scored from? who was the kicker and what was the teams playing? 63 twice, then 62 just this year  # 63 yards - tom dempsey, new orleans saints (w 19-17) vs. detroit lions, 11/8/1970 # 63 yards - jason elam, denver broncos (w 37-24) vs. jacksonville jaguars, 10/25/1998 # 62 yards - matt bryant, tampa bay buccaneers (w 23-21) vs. philadelphia eagles, 10/22/2006  (there was 65 yards pre-season kick, check wiki for more info)