Cam Little, standing halfway down the football field, couldn’t see if his 70-yard field goal cleared the crossbar because of the crowd of linemen blocking his view. When his Jacksonville Jaguars teammates started cheering wildly, he wasn’t sure he had broken an NFL record – a record that only counts in regular season games, not preseason. Later, he found out the kick didn’t officially count, which he described as disappointing but motivating to try again.
Little successfully kicked the 70-yard field goal as the first half ended, which would set an NFL record if it occurred during the regular season. The Jaguars celebrated the moment as they led the Steelers 14-9. Holder Logan Cook raised his arms in victory, and rookie standout Travis Hunter joined in the celebration. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence expressed amazement, highlighting how valuable Little’s strong leg is for critical moments like two-minute drills.
Currently, the official NFL record is held by Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, who kicked a 66-yard field goal in 2021. Eight players have tried to make a 70-yard field goal during regular season games but none have succeeded. Little’s kick was so accurate it appeared to be close to 75 yards, narrowly clearing the bar with the ball even caught cleanly by the ball boy.
Drafted sixth overall from Arkansas in 2024, Little had an impressive rookie season with 27 out of 29 field goals made and a franchise record-long kick of 59 yards, surpassing Josh Scobey’s mark. After the game, Little’s phone was buzzing with congratulations, but he kept the game ball, even declining to hand it over to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He insisted the ball would remain with him, telling Canton, Ohio, they could have another.
Fan Take: Cam Little’s near-record 70-yard kick is a thrilling glimpse of the evolving talent and power in the NFL’s kicking game, promising to add an exciting new weapon for teams in close contests. For fans, it signals a shift where field goal range could dramatically extend the scoring battlefield, making games more unpredictable and electrifying.
