Seahawks Kicker and Punter Shine in Low-Scoring Super Bowl

Jason Myers sets Super Bowl records as Seattle defeats New England 29-13

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:25am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the kicking and punting motions of a football game, with the players and ball broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The Seahawks' special teams duo of kicker Jason Myers and punter Michael Dickson proved pivotal in a defensive Super Bowl battle, providing the offense with crucial points and the defense with advantageous field position.Santa Clara Today

In a defensive battle at Super Bowl 60, the Seattle Seahawks relied on the consistent kicking of Jason Myers and the booming punts of Michael Dickson to defeat the New England Patriots 29-13. Myers set Super Bowl records by connecting on five field goals, scoring 17 total points, the most ever by a kicker in the big game. Dickson also played a key role, pinning the Patriots deep in their own territory with several long punts.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' special teams performance was crucial in a game that lacked early touchdowns, as their kicker and punter provided the offense with a cushion and their defense with favorable field position throughout the contest.

The details

Jason Myers hit field goals of 33, 39, two from 41, and 26 yards, setting Super Bowl records for most field goals (5) and total points by a kicker (17). Punter Michael Dickson also had a standout game, dropping three punts inside the Patriots' 6-yard line and booting a 55-yarder that was downed at the 4-yard line late in the fourth quarter.

  • Jason Myers set the Super Bowl record for most points by a kicker with 17.
  • Michael Dickson's 55-yard punt that was downed at the Patriots' 4-yard line came in the fourth quarter with Seattle leading 19-7.

The players

Jason Myers

The Seahawks' 34-year-old kicker, in his 11th NFL season and seventh with Seattle, became the first player to score 200 points in a season, playoffs included, breaking LaDainian Tomlinson's record of 198 set in 2006.

Michael Dickson

The 30-year-old Australian-born punter for the Seahawks, in his eighth NFL season, helped put the Seahawks' defense in advantageous field position throughout the game.

Kenneth Walker III

The Seahawks' running back, who ran for 135 yards and added 26 receiving, was selected as the Super Bowl MVP.

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What they’re saying

“He's elite. The attention that goes into the detail with him, it's really cool to see, and it pays off. And he's cool to be around. ... He's got that mentality, and it's really cool to share this experience with him.”

— Michael Dickson, Seahawks Punter

“We need multiple MVPs because K9, he went off. He's incredible.”

— Michael Dickson, Seahawks Punter

“I mean, this week was no different to any other week in the year. So, you know, I always want to give my defense the best field position, and it's cool, you know, hitting it inside a few times, and getting the boys around me was special.”

— Michael Dickson, Seahawks Punter

What’s next

The Seahawks' special teams performance in the Super Bowl is likely to spark discussion about whether kickers and punters should be considered more often for the game's MVP award.

The takeaway

In a low-scoring Super Bowl that lacked early touchdowns, the Seahawks' special teams unit proved to be the difference-maker, with kicker Jason Myers setting records and punter Michael Dickson pinning the Patriots deep in their own territory throughout the game.