Jason Myers Delivers a Super Bowl Performance for the Ages - and Nearly an MVP-Worthy One
If there was ever a time for a kicker to crash the Super Bowl MVP party, Jason Myers just made the loudest case we’ve seen in years. For most of the night, he was the Seattle Seahawks’ offense. While the Patriots and rookie quarterback Drake Maye struggled to find any rhythm through the first three quarters, it was Myers’ right leg that kept Seattle in control - and eventually helped seal their Super Bowl win.
Before Sam Darnold finally punched in a touchdown in the fourth quarter, Myers had already knocked through five field goals. That’s 15 points - enough to win the game outright, even without Darnold’s late score or Uchenna Nwosu’s pick-six. In a game where offense was hard to come by, Myers was the steady hand (or foot) that kept the Seahawks from falling behind.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t just a good night for a kicker. This was a record-setting, legacy-defining performance on the biggest stage in football.
Myers Makes Super Bowl History - and Then Some
Before Sunday night, only four kickers had ever made four field goals in a Super Bowl. That list includes some big names: Harrison Butker in 2024, Jake Elliott in 2025, Ray Wersching way back in 1982, and Don Chandler in 1968.
All of them had their moments. But Myers?
He topped them all with five.
And these weren’t chip shots either. His 41-yarder in the third quarter not only tied the Super Bowl record for most field goals in a game, but it also pushed him to 200 total points on the season - a first in NFL history.
That’s a staggering number, especially considering how rare it is for kickers to even sniff MVP conversations. But on a night where Seattle’s offense sputtered for long stretches, Myers was the one constant.
The MVP That Nearly Was
Had Kenneth Walker III not broken loose for 135 yards on the ground, there’s a real argument to be made that Myers could’ve - and maybe should’ve - walked away with the MVP trophy. He was perfect when the Seahawks needed him most, and his performance wasn’t just about numbers.
It was about momentum. Every time New England’s defense forced a stop, Myers made sure it didn’t come without a price.
And this wasn’t a one-off performance either. Myers had been money all season long.
He set the regular-season record for most field goals in a single game with six against the Colts in Week 15. He also broke the single-season scoring record, finishing the year 41-of-48 across regular and postseason - good for an 85.4% conversion rate.
That’s elite territory, especially when you factor in the pressure of postseason football.
A Veteran’s Moment in the Spotlight
At this point in his career, Myers is no stranger to big moments. But this one?
This was different. This was the culmination of a decade in the league, a season of consistency, and a championship game where the spotlight found him - and he delivered.
Kickers don’t often get the glory. They’re the ones who quietly win games, then fade into the background while quarterbacks and wideouts soak up the headlines. But not this time.
This time, Jason Myers didn’t just play his part - he was the part. And while the MVP trophy may have gone elsewhere, anyone who watched knows exactly who kept the Seahawks’ championship hopes alive until the offense and defense finally caught up.
In a game defined by grit, defense, and timely execution, Myers was the calm in the chaos. And for one night in February, the kicker was king.