After connecting on a 54-yard field goal in Week 17 of the 2020 season, Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater set the NFL record for most 50+ yard field goals made, with 59 over his career.
Prater, who also owns the longest field goal in NFL history (64 yards), accomplished this new record on just 89 attempts and passed Raiders Sebastian Janikowski (58) who needed 105 attempts to set the previous record.
Additionally, after connecting on that kick, he has scored over 100-points on the season, the 10th of his career and 6th straight during his time with the Lions — a franchise record
Detroit Lions Matt Prater sets NFL record for most career 50+ yard field goals
After connecting on a 54-yard field goal in Week 17 of the 2020 season, Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater set the NFL record for most 50+ yard field goals made, with 59 over his career.
Prater, who also owns the longest field goal in NFL history (64 yards), accomplished this new record on just 89 attempts and passed Raiders Sebastian Janikowski (58) who needed 105 attempts to set the previous record.
Additionally, after connecting on that kick, he has scored over 100-points on the season, the 10th of his career and 6th straight during his time with the Lions — a franchise record