60 Yards is the new 50

Here’s the count of NFL field goals of 60+ yards grouped in 5-year chunks (Super Bowl era = 1966 onward):

1966–1969: 0
1970–1974: 1
1975–1979: 0
1980–1984: 1
1985–1989: 0
1990–1994: 1
1995–1999: 1
2000–2004: 0
2005–2009: 3
2010–2014: 7
2015–2019: 6
2020–2024: 14
2025 (through 10 weeks): 5

Here are all the seasons of NFL history with 3 or more made field goals of 60+

2012 NFL Season: 3
2021 NFL Season: 3
2022 NFL Season: 4
2023 NFL Season: 3
2024 NFL Season: 3
2025 (through 10 weeks): 5


The new K-ball rules that went into effect this year have dramatically improved the chances of hitting from 60-plus. But this is only amplifying the trend that we've seen from 2021 on. Kickers are just getting better and stronger. 

From 1966 to 2004, there were 4 made field goals from 60+. In 10 weeks of 2025, we've seen 5. 

In 1977 there were 8 made field goals from 50+. 
In 2025, I think there's going to be more than 8 from 60+.