The longest down in NFL history was in the game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears on Sept. 17, 2006. After jumping offsides 3 plays in a row, the lions were then penalized 4 times consecutively for holding resulting in an amazing 2nd down and 65.
They were unable to convert.
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This is inaccurate.
First, it's impossible for the offense to commit an offsides penalty. They would have to false start to do so, at which point the play is dead.
Second, the longest down and distance in that game, according to NFL.com, was 2nd and 31.
Answers.com won't allow me to link the source, but go to gamecenter on NFL's site and look up that game.
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The longest field goal in NFL history is 63 yards made by Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam.
Brett Favre, Joe montana, Terry Bradshaw, among others
2 & 65
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Lions
The longest field goal in NFL history is 63 yards made by Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam.
Antonio Cromartie of the San Diego Chargers. Playing the Minnesota Vikings. Cromartie returned the missed field goal 109 total yards. The longest in NFL history.
Chicago Bears. Second is Pittsburgh
Antonio Cromartie. He rushed 109 yards against the Minesonta Vikings after a field goal attempt. Besides it was the longest rush in NFL History.
Detroit lions 2nd 65 yards
no remember Bernared Berrian had a 99er
Brett Favre, Joe montana, Terry Bradshaw, among others