JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a moment sure to be remembered for years, Cam Little of the Jacksonville Jaguars drilled a 68-yard field goal just before halftime, setting a new NFL record for the longest field goal in a regular-season game.
The kick came in the Jaguars’ 30-29 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
The previous record of 66 yards belonged to Baltimore’s Justin Tucker, who hit his in 2021.
Little’s kick added two yards to that mark, making him the first player in league history to convert from beyond 67 yards in a game that counts.
A second-year kicker from Arkansas, Little was coming off a stretch of misses that had drawn attention. Jacksonville coach Liam Coen, however, said the organization had “no plans to bring in another kicker,” expressing confidence in the young player’s ability to bounce back.
Coen’s decision was rewarded when Little’s strike cleared the crossbar with room to spare. The ball left his foot cleanly and cut through the indoor air at Allegiant Stadium, sending the Jaguars’ sideline into celebration as time expired in the half.
Trevor Lawrence, who helped move the team into position with two quick completions, said afterward that he had “no doubt” Little would make it.
“Cam’s got the leg,” Lawrence said. “It was more about giving him a chance.”
How the record kick unfolded
With 28 seconds remaining before halftime, Jacksonville started its drive at its own 31-yard line after a touchback.
Lawrence hit Christian Kirk for 14 yards and then Evan Engram for another five, setting up a long-shot attempt. After a quick spike, Little lined up for a 68-yarder that would make history.
The ball traveled cleanly through the uprights and into the net, sparking cheers from both benches.
Even Raiders players offered applause after the officials confirmed the kick was good.
Little’s previous longest in a regular-season game had been 59 yards, set last year as a rookie.
He had also made a 70-yard field goal in a preseason warm-up earlier in 2025, but those kicks do not count toward official records.
The field goal was part of a tight game that eventually required overtime, where Jacksonville secured the win on a short touchdown run.
For Little, though, the moment came earlier — with a kick that instantly rewrote the league’s kicking history.
Per ESPN Research, there have been seven field goals of at least 60 yards this season, the most ever in one year.
The previous record was five, indicating how modern training and leg strength have changed the way teams approach long-distance attempts.
Little’s kick moved that standard even higher, setting a mark that could stand for years.
From Arkansas standout to NFL record-holder
Little’s rise began at Arkansas, where he became one of the most accurate kickers in program history.
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he quickly earned Jacksonville’s trust.
As a rookie, he went 21-of-25 on field goals and was nearly perfect from inside 40 yards. But early this season, he hit a rough patch, missing three of his last four attempts before the record-setting day.
Rather than make changes, Coen and special teams coordinator Heath Farwell stayed patient. “We just told him to keep swinging,” Coen said. “Sometimes the next kick is the one that changes everything.”
That next kick, in this case, was one for history. Little’s 68-yarder not only erased Tucker’s 66-yard record but also gave the Jaguars a halftime boost that carried through the second half and into their narrow overtime win.
What the record means
Little’s record-setting field goal is another sign of how far NFL special teams have evolved.
Improved field conditions, refined mechanics, and modern strength programs have expanded what is possible for kickers.
For Jacksonville, it’s also a sign of stability. Little’s leg could become a major strategic advantage late in halves or close games.
Instead of punting near midfield, the Jaguars can now realistically consider field goal attempts from almost anywhere beyond the 50-yard line.
The kick also capped a comeback story. From a slump that had some questioning his confidence, Little emerged with a record that may define his career.
“It’s special,” Little said after the game. “You dream about moments like that. I just tried to stay calm, trust my swing, and let it happen.”
Key takeaways
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Cam Little broke the NFL regular-season record with a 68-yard field goal.
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The kick helped Jacksonville earn a 30-29 overtime win over the Raiders.
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The Jaguars’ trust in Little after early-season struggles paid off in historic fashion.
