What Was the Longest NFL Football Game Ever Played?

Discover the longest NFL game in history: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Dec 25, 1971, lasting 82 minutes and 40 seconds.

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The longest football game in NFL history was played on December 25, 1971, between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds of game time and ended in double-overtime with a 27-24 win for the Dolphins. This remains the longest game in terms of playing time.

FAQs & Answers

  1. When was the longest NFL football game played? The longest NFL football game was played on December 25, 1971.
  2. Which teams played in the longest NFL game? The Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs competed in the longest NFL game.
  3. How long did the longest NFL game last? The game lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds of game time, ending in double overtime.
  4. What was the final score of the longest NFL game? The Miami Dolphins won the game 27-24 over the Kansas City Chiefs.