Janikowski Breaks Record for Most Career 50-Yard Field Goals

September 29, 2016   ·   Bleacher Report Milestones   ·   Jump to comments

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski only attempted one field goal in a Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans, but he made it count by taking sole possession of the NFL career record for most field goals of 50-plus yards, per ESPN Stats & Info.
His 52-yarder in the second quarter was his 53rd field goal from 50-plus in his career, breaking a tie with former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson, who last played in 2012.
While no longer considered the NFL's preeminent distance placekicker, Janikowski has still proven capable of converting from a long way out, making five kicks from 50-plus yards since the beginning of last season.
However, even if he continues to add to his total in the coming years, it seems likely his record will eventually be broken. There are currently some young thunder-legs around the league, with some of those possessing better accuracy than Janikowski's.
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