`  == ``2nd-longest`` vs. ``3rd-longest`` ==  1. Jason Elam, 63 (tie) 1. Tom Dempsey, 63 (tie) 3. Matt Bryant, 62  4. Steve Cox, 60 (tie)  4. Morten Anderson, 60 (tie)  Although Bryant's is third on the list, in terms of length it travelled the second greatest distance. If it were referred to as the third-longest, that would say that one of the 63-yarders would have to be referred to as second-longest in regards to the other 63-yarder. 63 yards can't be second to 63 yards in terms of numeric ascension. Because the official records are measured in simple terms of yardage (not including additional feet or inches to the tally) it can't be regarded as the third-longest field goal.`