The Seahawks kicker was a busy man as Seattle took on the New England Patriots and set multiple records in the process.
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Through three quarters, Myers was the only player to break the deadlock with four field goals as the Seahawks built a 12-0 lead. Then in the fourth quarter, Meyers scored his fifth field goal of the game to extend Seattle’s lead to 22-7.
That set a new Super Bowl record. No other kicker in Super Bowl history has made five field goals in a game.But Myers wasn’t just excellent in Sunday’s game. He’s been doing this all season. And Sunday’s effort gave him the NFL’s all-time scoring record for a single season and postseason combined.
San Diego Chargers great LaDainian Tomlinson held the heading into the game with 198 points during his historic 2006 season. Myers scored 189 points heading into Sunday’s game. With 17 total points (five field goals and two extra points) on Sunday night, Myers finishes his season with 206 points, claiming the record as his own.
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Those 17 points also set a new Super Bowl record. No kicker before Myers had scored so many points in a Super Bowl.
All in all, it was a standout night to cap a breakout season for both the Seahawks and their sensational kicker.