It’s a night that could go down in NFL lore—not for a dramatic last-minute touchdown or a jaw-dropping interception, but for a kicker’s relentless accuracy and the stubborn refusal of either offense to find the end zone. Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026, has unfolded as a defensive slugfest, with the Seattle Seahawks holding a 12-0 lead over the New England Patriots late in the third quarter. But the real headline? Jason Myers, the Seahawks’ kicker, has already etched his name into Super Bowl history.
Let’s set the scene: The Patriots’ opening drive of the second half sputtered, resulting in a quick three-and-out. The Seahawks, starting deep in their own territory, relied on the steady legs of Kenneth Walker III and the improvisational skills of quarterback Sam Darnold. Walker, who’s been the betting favorite for MVP since halftime, continued his strong showing, breaking tackles and grinding out yardage. On this drive, after a key 16-yard catch by Rashid Shaheed and a nifty Darnold scramble for 11, Walker caught a short pass and bulldozed his way for 20 more yards, setting up shop at New England’s 23-yard line. Yet, like so many drives before, the Seahawks stalled and called on Myers once again.
Myers calmly drilled a 41-yard field goal, his fourth of the night, pushing Seattle’s lead to 12-0 with 9:12 left in the third quarter. That kick tied the Super Bowl record for most field goals in a single game, a mark shared by Ray Wersching, Harrison Butker, and Jake Elliot. But Myers wasn’t done. By the time the dust settled, he’d notched a fifth field goal, breaking the record and tallying 15 points for Seattle—a feat never before achieved on this stage.
This has been a game defined by frustration for both offenses. The Seahawks have outgained the Patriots 252 to 58 yards, with Kenneth Walker III racking up 17 carries for 100 yards and two receptions for 26 yards. Darnold, for his part, has struggled to connect, completing just 12 of 27 passes for 140 yards. On the Patriots’ side, rookie quarterback Drake Maye has looked a shadow of his regular-season self, unable to move the ball against a swarming Seattle defense. As of late in the third quarter, neither team had managed to cross the goal line—an astonishing drought for a championship game.
“Jason Myers has been the most reliable player for the Seattle Seahawks tonight, tying a Super Bowl record,” one report noted. Indeed, his consistency from distance has been the difference, as the Seahawks’ offense has repeatedly bogged down in the red zone. “Myers now joins Ray Wersching, Harrison Butker, and Jake Elliot as the players with the most field goals in a single Super Bowl game.”
But as the game grinds on, the question on everyone’s mind isn’t just whether the Seahawks can hold off the Patriots—it’s whether Myers, a kicker, could actually be named Super Bowl MVP. It’s never happened before. In fact, no kicker has ever hoisted the MVP trophy, and only once has a player won primarily for special teams play: Desmond Howard, who electrified Super Bowl XXXI with 244 all-purpose yards and a 99-yard kick return touchdown.
At halftime, Myers’ odds to win MVP had skyrocketed from a long-shot +9000 to +1800, reflecting a 5.26% chance. Kenneth Walker III remained the favorite at +110, with Sam Darnold trailing at +210. But with the offenses mired and no defensive player making a game-changing play—no turnovers, no multi-sack performances—Myers’ case has grown stronger with each successful kick. “If the second half mimics the first and he’s able to kick three more field goals without any offensive or defensive player making a big impact, it’d be hard not to give the award to a kicker for the first time in Super Bowl history,” a betting analyst remarked.
Let’s not forget the historical context. The Super Bowl MVP list reads like a who’s who of NFL legends: Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes. The award almost always goes to a quarterback, sometimes a running back or wide receiver, and on rare occasions, a defensive star. But a kicker? Never. The closest was Howard’s performance in Super Bowl XXXI for the Packers, where his special teams heroics made the difference. Still, Myers’ performance tonight has forced fans and analysts alike to reconsider what “most valuable” truly means—especially in a game where scoring has been at a premium.
The tension in Levi’s Stadium is palpable. Every time Myers trots onto the field, the crowd buzzes with anticipation. Each kick splits the uprights, ratcheting up the pressure on the Patriots and pushing Seattle ever closer to a potentially historic shutout. If the Patriots can’t muster a response, this could become the first Super Bowl in history to end in a shutout—another record no one saw coming.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker III continues to make his case for MVP with every bruising run and clutch catch. His 100-yard rushing mark is nothing to sneeze at, especially in a game where every yard has been hard-fought. “Kenneth Walker was the betting favorite for the MVP award at halftime. He has strengthened his case to open the second half,” one report stated. But it’s Myers’ name that keeps coming up, his steady leg providing the only consistent offense of the night.
For the Patriots, it’s been a night to forget. Their offense has sputtered, with just 58 total yards as the third quarter winds down. Drake Maye, hailed as the future of the franchise, has struggled under the bright lights of the biggest stage. The defense has managed to keep the Seahawks out of the end zone, but they’ve been unable to stop Myers from piling on points three at a time.
As the fourth quarter looms, all eyes remain on the kickers and the scoreboard. Will the Seahawks’ defense hold? Can the Patriots finally break through? Or will Jason Myers continue to add to his record-setting night, perhaps even making the case for an MVP award that’s long eluded his position?
Whatever happens in the final stretch, Super Bowl LX will be remembered for its defensive grit, offensive struggles, and—most of all—the kicker who just kept making history, one field goal at a time.