NFL field goal record just got shattered as Cam Little hits historic 68-yarder, shatters Justin Tucker’s four-year reign

NFL field goal record just got shattered in Las Vegas. Cam Little, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ second-year kicker, drilled a historic 68-yard field goal to close the first half against the Raiders on November 2, 2025. The stunning kick breaks Justin Tucker’s previous 66-yard record from 2021, etching Little’s name into football immortality.

The Kick Heard Around the NFL

Cam Little sprinted onto the field at Allegiant Stadium with just seconds left in the first half, lined up for what would become the longest field goal in NFL history. The 22-year-old Arkansas product had been struggling recently with three missed kicks in the previous two games, but confidence in his abilities never wavered. With four seconds remaining on the clock, Little unleashed a booming kick that easily cleared the crossbar and bounced off the wall beyond the end zone.

“You kick it long enough and you kick it straight enough, it’s going to go in,” Little said after the momentous kick. “Me and Logan (Cooke) kind of had a one-on-one right before the kick and I said, ‘I’m going to hit this ball as hard as I can.’ Usually when I tell myself that, I find success.” The moment ignited the Jaguars offense and helped propel Jacksonville to a thrilling comeback victory.

Breaking a Legacy Record

Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal stood as the NFL benchmark for nearly four years, set on September 26, 2021, in Detroit when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Lions 19-16. Tucker’s legendary kick hit the crossbar before sailing through, a moment that seemed untouchable. However, the evolution of kicking in professional football meant his record’s days were numbered. Little’s 68-yarder surpasses the old mark by two yards, establishing a new measuring stick that may inspire a generation of powerful-legged specialists.

The record-breaking moment came at a perfect time for Jacksonville. Head Coach Liam Coen made the decision immediately with special teams coordinator Heath Farwell, deciding to let Little attempt the nearly impossible kick with seconds remaining. “We made that decision very quickly,” Coen explained. “I looked at Heath. He was like, ‘Let’s go.’ I’m like, ‘Let’s go, man. What are we going to do? Throw a Hail Mary?’ I mean, we’ve seen him do it before.” The coach referenced Little’s 70-yard preseason kick against Pittsburgh that showcased his incredible leg strength.

Kicking Evolution and NFL Records

The 2025 NFL season has witnessed an unprecedented number of long-distance field goals. Through Week 9, seven 60-plus yard field goals have been made, already shattering the previous single-season record of five established in both 2022 and 2023. This explosion reflects advances in kicking technique, athlete preparation, and specialized coaching. Specialists like Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys have become household names with his five 60-yard makes in his career, signaling that elite distance kicking is becoming increasingly common in the modern NFL.

Little’s Stellar Performance and Journey

Beyond the historic 68-yarder, Cam Little delivered a complete performance on Sunday night in Las Vegas. The young kicker made all three field goal attempts, including the game-winning 48-yarder with time expiring in regulation that sent the game to overtime. In the extra period, the Jaguars ultimately prevailed 30-29 over the Raiders. Despite recent struggles with three missed kicks in the two games before the bye week, Little’s confidence remained intact within the organization.

Now 7 games into his second NFL season, Little has made 14 of 18 field goal attempts and 17 of 18 extra points. His historic 68-yarder was his first-ever attempt from 60-plus yards in his professional career, making the accomplishment even more remarkable. In his rookie season, the Arkansas product connected on 27 of 29 field goals, including a 59-yard career best before this record-breaking night. “Everybody’s been trying to get us to lose confidence in him, and I know that for sure we have never lost confidence in him,” Coen said of his young specialist.

When Will the Record Fall Again?

Despite his historic accomplishment, Cam Little remains humble about the future of his record. “I harp on this all the time when someone asks about the 70-yarder, there’s so many good kickers around this league,” Little acknowledged. “There’s so many guys that are very, very capable of hitting that kick and it all comes down to matter of when you get the opportunity seizing it. So I don’t doubt that someone will probably break that record at some point.” His preseason 70-yard field goal against Pittsburgh suggests the 68-yard record might be just the beginning of his legacy-building season.

The NFL kicking landscape continues to evolve with specialists becoming more powerful, precise, and confident. With seven 60-plus yard makes already in 2025, the league is witnessing a golden age of distance kicking. Little’s 68-yard record may seem untouchable now, but in a league where the impossible has become routine, expect another specialist to challenge this mark sooner rather than later.

Sources

• ESPN – Comprehensive game coverage and Little’s direct quotes about record-breaking kick
• NFL.com – Official league record documentation and season statistics
• Pro Football Hall of Fame – Historical field goal records and context

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