Super Bowl History: Lowest Scores and Games Without Touchdowns
As the NFL gears up for Super Bowl LX, discussions about past games have resurfaced, particularly regarding low-scoring matchups. This year’s contest, featuring the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is unfolding as a defensive showdown. At halftime, the Seahawks lead the Patriots 9-0, a continuation of the trend toward lower scores in championship games.
Super Bowl History: The Lowest Scores and Games Without Touchdowns
The current Super Bowl has only seen field goals, with no touchdowns yet on the board. Notably, this is not the first time the NFL has experienced a low-scoring Super Bowl.
Historical Context of Low-Scoring Super Bowls
- Super Bowl 53: New England Patriots 13, Los Angeles Rams 3 – Total Points: 16
- Super Bowl 7: Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7 – Total Points: 21
- Super Bowl 9: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6 – Total Points: 22
- Super Bowl 3: New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7 – Total Points: 23
- Super Bowl 6: Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3 – Total Points: 27
Touchdowns in Super Bowl History
Despite the occurrence of low scores, no Super Bowl has ever been played without at least one touchdown. The last 59 editions of this annual championship have all included a touchdown. The rarity of a single touchdown game is exemplified by Super Bowl 53, which featured only one touchdown, scored by Sony Michel.
The ongoing Super Bowl LX continues to capture attention, and viewers are left wondering if the second half will break the current trend of field goals, or if it will remain a rare event in Super Bowl history.
