Top 10: Greatest Feats By Bears Kickers And Punters

The Chicago Bears have a long and storied history, and their kickers and punters have played a major role in the team’s success. Here are the top 10 greatest feats by Bears kickers and punters:

1. Robbie Gould’s 61-yard field goal

Robbie Gould is the Bears’ all-time leading scorer, and he holds the record for the longest field goal in team history. He kicked a 61-yard field goal in a 2015 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which is the ninth-longest field goal in NFL history.

2. Kevin Butler’s 54-yard field goal in the snow

Kevin Butler is another Bears legend, and he is best known for his game-winning field goal in the 1985 NFC Championship Game. He kicked a 54-yard field goal in the snow to give the Bears a 24-13 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. It is considered to be one of the greatest field goals in NFL history.

3. Brad Maynard’s 72-yard punt

Brad Maynard is the Bears’ all-time leading punter, and he holds the record for the longest punt in team history. He punted the ball 72 yards in a 1994 game against the Indianapolis Colts. It is the fourth-longest punt in NFL history.

4. Pat O’Donnell’s 64-yard punt

Pat O’Donnell is the Bears’ current punter, and he is one of the best punters in the NFL. He punted the ball 64 yards in a 2022 game against the San Francisco 49ers. It is the ninth-longest punt in the NFL since 2000.

5. Robbie Gould’s game-winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings

Robbie Gould has kicked many game-winning field goals for the Bears, but none was more dramatic than his 47-yard field goal in a 2010 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears were down 34-31 with just seconds remaining in the game, and Gould’s field goal gave them a 34-34 tie. The Bears went on to win the game in overtime.

6. Kevin Butler’s 51-yard field goal in the 1985 Super Bowl

Kevin Butler was a key player in the Bears’ victory in Super Bowl XX. He kicked a 51-yard field goal in the second quarter to give the Bears a 10-0 lead over the New England Patriots. The Bears went on to win the game 46-10.

7. Brad Maynard’s 52-yard punt in the 1991 NFC Championship Game

Brad Maynard was a key player in the Bears’ victory in the 1991 NFC Championship Game. He punted the ball 52 yards in the fourth quarter to pin the Washington Redskins deep in their own territory. The Bears went on to win the game 31-10.

8. Pat O’Donnell’s 54-yard punt in the 2022 NFC Championship Game

Pat O’Donnell was a key player in the Bears’ victory in the 2022 NFC Championship Game. He punted the ball 54 yards in the first quarter to pin the Philadelphia Eagles deep in their own territory. The Bears went on to win the game 23-20.

9. Robbie Gould’s perfect season in 2005

Robbie Gould was perfect on field goal attempts in 2005, making 35 of 35 attempts. He is the only kicker in NFL history to make at least 30 field goals in a season without missing one.

10. Kevin Butler’s 1000th career point

Kevin Butler became the first kicker in NFL history to score 1000 career points in 1995. He is one of only four kickers in NFL history to score at least 1000 career points.

These are just a few of the greatest feats by Bears kickers and punters. They have been a major part of the team’s success over the years, and they continue to be a key part of the team’s future.