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Seahawks Kicker Proposes Extra Points for Hitting Goalposts

2/4/2026

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Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers holds the record for the most points scored in a season without a touchdown.
He practices hitting the goal post from 50 yards to improve accuracy.
Current National Football League (NFL) rules do not reward hitting the uprights.
A proposal would award extra points for such attempts.
Special teams coordinators express mixed feelings about the idea.

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Story summary

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers holds the record for the most points scored in a season without a touchdown.
He practices hitting the goal post from 50 yards to improve accuracy.
Current National Football League (NFL) rules do not reward hitting the uprights.
A proposal would award extra points for such attempts.
Special teams coordinators express mixed feelings about the idea.