Jason Myers Makes Super Bowl History with a Calm Foot and a Clutch Performance
On the biggest stage in football, with the pressure dialed all the way up, Jason Myers didn’t just rise to the occasion-he rewrote the record books. The Seattle Seahawks kicker went a perfect 5-for-5 on field goal attempts in Super Bowl LX, setting a new Super Bowl record and helping power the Seahawks to a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots.
It was a performance that will be remembered not just for the points Myers put on the board, but for how he carried himself in the moment. Calm.
Focused. Almost eerily composed.
The Calm Before the Storm
Before the game, Myers admitted to feeling something strange-not the typical pregame jitters, but a surprising sense of peace. Speaking with Seahawks punter Michael Dickson in the locker room, Myers shared, “Dude, I feel kind of nervous because I feel so calm right now.”
Dickson, who clearly shared the sentiment, replied, “Dude, I was literally just thinking that two minutes ago. I didn’t want to say anything, so I’m glad you did.”
That calmness translated into precision once the game began. Myers was automatic, drilling all five of his field goal attempts and becoming the first player in Super Bowl history to do so. It wasn’t just a historic single-game feat, either-Myers also became the first player to score 200 points in a single season, playoffs included.
MVP Snub or Team First?
Despite his record-setting night, Myers didn’t walk away with the Super Bowl MVP trophy. That honor went to running back Kenneth Walker III, who turned in a dominant performance of his own.
Walker rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and added 26 more yards through the air on two receptions. His physical, downhill running wore down the Patriots defense and kept the chains moving all night.
Walker’s MVP nod marked the first time a running back has earned the award since Terrell Davis did it in Super Bowl XXXII back in 1998. And while Myers may have been overlooked in the final vote, there’s no denying his impact. Without his steady leg, the Seahawks’ offense doesn’t get the breathing room it needed to play with confidence.
A Different Kind of Game Prep
So how does a kicker stay cool with the weight of a Super Bowl resting on his shoulders? For Myers, the answer was surprisingly simple: golf.
In the hours leading up to kickoff, Myers tuned into the Golf Channel while chatting with family, using the soothing rhythm of the game to keep his nerves in check. It’s an unconventional routine, sure-but it worked. And for future kickers hoping to find their mental edge before the biggest game of their lives, Myers may have just set a new standard.
The Legacy of Super Bowl LX
Jason Myers didn’t just have a good Super Bowl-he had a historic one. Five-for-five on field goals.
A 200-point season. A calmness that defied the moment.
Even without the MVP trophy in hand, Myers left his mark on Super Bowl LX in a way few kickers ever have.
And for the Seahawks, who leaned on all three phases of the game to bring home the Lombardi Trophy, Myers’ performance was a reminder that sometimes, the biggest plays come from the quietest positions.