Top Record for Most Field Goals in a Single Super Bowl Revealed
Jason Myers, the kicker for the Seattle Seahawks, dominated the scoring in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. His performance featured a series of impressive field goals that not only led his team to victory but also set a record for field goals in a single Super Bowl.
Key Events of Super Bowl LX
The game commenced with Myers converting a 33-yard field goal at 11:58 in the first quarter, granting the Seahawks an early 3-0 lead. He continued to excel, adding a 39-yard field goal at the 11:16 mark of the second quarter, and a 41-yarder just before halftime.
Halftime Lead
- 3:00 – 33-yard field goal by Jason Myers
- 11:16 – 39-yard field goal by Jason Myers
- 00:11 – 41-yard field goal by Jason Myers
This sealed a 9-0 lead for Seattle as the teams headed into halftime. Myers added another 41-yard field goal at 9:12 in the third quarter, boosting the Seahawks to a commanding 12-0 lead. With these kicks, Myers entered a five-way tie for the record of most field goals in a single Super Bowl.
Historical Context of Field Goals in Super Bowls
This remarkable performance continues a recent trend of prolific kicking in Super Bowls. The last three Super Bowls have seen kickers achieve four field goals each:
- Super Bowl LIX: Jake Elliott (Philadelphia Eagles) – 4 field goals
- Super Bowl LVIII: Harrison Butker (Kansas City Chiefs) – 4 field goals
- Super Bowl XVI: Ray Wershing (San Francisco 49ers) – 4 field goals
Prior to these recent kickers, over 40 years had passed since a kicker made four field goals in a Super Bowl. The first to accomplish this was Don Chandler from the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl II in 1968.
Record-Breaking Performance
Jason Myers’ achievement places him among an elite group of kickers in Super Bowl history, reflecting the significance of his role in the Seahawks’ game strategy. As Super Bowl LX unfolded, his consistent scoring underscored the evolving importance of kickers in this high-stakes environment.
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