The NFL all-time leading scorer list

Vinatieri is the most clutch kicker of all time. He booted two game-winning field goals for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. The first was a 48-yard field goal against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI and the second was a 41-yarder against the Carolina Panthers to ice Super Bowl XXXVIII. He left the Patriots and won another Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in his first year with the team. The future Hall of Famer retired after the 2019 season at 47 years old.

Over his 25 professional seasons, Andersen made a lot of field goals for pitiful teams. Born in Denmark, he spent the majority of his career kicking for the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons. He made two All-Decade Teams in the 1980s and the '90s. Andersen was enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2017. 

Anderson made 538 field goals over his 23 NFL seasons. However, he's remembered for missing a game-sealing field goal in the 1998 NFC Championship Game. The Minnesota Vikings went 15-1 that year and were poised to win their first Super Bowl until Anderson's miss crushed their dreams. Don't feel too bad for Anderson, though. The four-time Pro Bowler made two All-Decade Teams and racked up points like it was nothing. 

Hanson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 20-year career with the Lions. That's tough, man. Hanson's a trooper for staying with the Lions that long. The kicking phenom finished third in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting and only got better with each season. Overall, Hanson made two Pro Bowls and was a valuable asset to the Lions on special teams.

Carney started his career as a reserve with the Buccaneers and the Rams. When he went to the San Diego Chargers, Carney's luck changed. He was the NFL's leading scorer in 1994 and kicked the Chargers to their first Super Bowl appearance, a blowout loss to the 49ers. After a decade in San Diego, he kicked for the Saints and helped them win their first Super Bowl. The two-time Pro Bowler played in 302 games, primarily with the Chargers and Saints.

Stover was the starting kicker for the Cleveland Browns for years. When the team relocated to Baltimore and rebranded as the Ravens in 1996, Stover followed them. He was excellent in Charm City. He played 13 seasons with the Ravens and was part of the squad that won the Super Bowl in 2000. Stover finished his career with the Indianapolis Colts in 2009 and started in Super Bowl XLIV in place of an injured Adam Vinatieri.

Blanda is the most interesting player on this list. He played quarterback and kicker for the Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders (and also had a 1-game stint with the then-Baltimore Colts). He won the AFL Player of the Year award in 1961 and led the Oilers to victory in the AFL Championship. 

He played 26 seasons, the most in NFL history. That's insane. I mean, the guy was 48 with gray hair when he finally retired in 1975. His career spanned four different decades. We might never see another George Blanda again. 

An interesting fact about Elam is that he played his college football days at the University of Hawaii. When the Denver Broncos drafted him in 1993, he had to get used to life without the beach and palm trees. But Denver's winning ways won the beach bum over. Elam won back-to-back Super Bowls with the Broncos in the late '90s. The three-time Pro Bowler spent 15 years with the Broncos and even kicked a 63-yard field goal for them in 1998. 

Kasay started his career with the Seattle Seahawks and found his groove with the Carolina Panthers in 1995. He led the league in scoring in 1996 and was a member of the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance in 2004, a loss to the Patriots. Kasay played 15 seasons with the Panthers and is their all-time leading scorer.

When it comes to kickers, Gould is as accurate as they come. The longtime Chicago Bear spent 11 seasons in the Windy City and is their all-time leading scorer . He made the Pro Bowl in 2006 after helping the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI. After a stint with the New York Giants, Gould signed with the 49ers and found a new home there. His game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers led the 49ers to the 2021 NFC Championship Game.

Not that many kickers want to play in Green Bay. They'd rather play in Miami or Los Angeles — for obvious reasons. Well, Crosby has made a living out of booting field goals in the icy Green Bay air. He won a Super Bowl with the Packers in 2010 and has been on the team for nearly 20 years. Crosby is 38 years old and still going strong. 

Janikowski was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. If that ain't the late, great Al Davis for you, I don't know what is. 

Janikowski was worth the high pick. The guy had a cannon for a leg. At one point, he was tied for the longest field goal in NFL history after booting a 63-yarder in 2011 and even attempted a 76-yard field goal. 

Gostkowski succeeded Vinatieri in New England. While he never surpassed Vinatieri in total points, he was a clutch kicker for the Patriots. A three-time Super Bowl champion, Gostkowski was a sure thing for the Patriots for many years.

Dawson played for the Cleveland Browns during a bleak period in the franchise's storied history. But like his Hall of Fame teammate Joe Thomas, Dawson was someone the Browns could count on every Sunday. Dawson made just one playoff appearance in 14 years with the Browns. He ended his career with the 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals. 

Bryant came a long way. After up-and-down stints across the NFL, AFL and NFL Europe, Bryant found a home in Atlanta, playing 11 great seasons there. In 2016, Bryant made his first Pro Bowl and led the league in scoring. That same year, the high-flying Falcons lost to the Patriots in the Super Bowl after infamously blowing a 28-3 lead. Through the Falcons' highs and lows, he was always there to win a game in the final seconds if needed.

Johnson was a big-booming kicker for the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed individual success early in his career, but very little team success. This changed in 1995 when he joined the Steelers and helped them get to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson made two Pro Bowls.

Akers was the ultimate underdog. He tried out with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers but didn't make either team. He was a reserve with Washington before testing his luck with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. The Philadelphia Eagles were impressed and signed him. Akers was a star in Philly and went to six Pro Bowls. He kicked a lot of game-winning field goals in Philly, including the 4th-and-26 game. He led the league in scoring in 2010 and 2011. Akers ended his career with the 49ers and the Lions. He made a 63-yard field goal for the 49ers in 2012. 

He hilariously trolled Cowboys fans while announcing the Eagles' draft pick in 2018. 

Lowery played the majority of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. The three-time Pro Bowler is the Chiefs' all-time leading scorer. It's obvious Lowery was a great athlete. But he also had brains — he's a Dartmouth alumni. 

Stenerud is one of the only kickers in the Hall of Fame, and for good reason. Born in Norway, Stenerud was an accurate kicker for his era. He went to six Pro Bowls and helped the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl IV. After lots of success in Kansas City, he finished his career with the Packers and Vikings. 

Longwell made a living kicking in cold environments. He spent the majority of his career kicking for cold weather teams like the Packers and Vikings. He made the most of bad conditions and made 80% or more of his field goals almost every year. It's amazing he never made a Pro Bowl when you look at his stats. 

Prater spent the bulk of his career with the Broncos and Lions. The two-time Pro Bowler made a then-NFL record 64-yard field goal in 2013. Ravens kicker Justin Tucker broke it with a 66-yarder in the 2021 season. Prater made 75 extra points in 2013, a remarkable accomplishment. He's still kicking for the Arizona Cardinals and has time to climb this list. 

Groza was simply nicknamed "The Toe" for his top-notch kicking ability. He was the Browns' kicker in the 1950s and '60s and won eight NFL Championships with the team. Believe it or not, he also played left tackle.

Murray spent the first 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions. He left and signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he won Super Bowl XXVIII. The Canadian kicker could really boot the football through the uprights. He was always in demand and played for seven different teams.

Del Greco started out with the Packers and Cardinals before joining the Houston Oilers-Tennessee Titans franchise, where he played in his prime. He was their starting kicker when they went to Super Bowl XXXIV. He retired in 2000. Since leaving the game, he found his second act as  the head coach of Samford University's Men's Golf team.

Mare was living the dream. He was the Miami Dolphins' kicker for a decade. His best season came in 1999 when he was voted into the Pro Bowl. He wrapped up his career with the Chicago Bears in 2012.