Has a Team Ever Scored 0 in the Super Bowl?

By Sarah Miller · July 31, 2027

In the history of the Super Bowl, no team has ever scored 0 points in a game. Every participating team has managed to score at least a single point through touchdowns, field goals, or safeties.

Has Any Team Been Shut Out in the Super Bowl?

The short answer is no — no team has been held to zero points in any Super Bowl to date. While some teams have struggled offensively, all have managed to register at least one point on the scoreboard.

Understanding Scoring in the NFL

Scoring in American football can occur in several ways:

Touchdown (6 points): Carrying or catching the ball in the end zone
Extra point (1 or 2 points): After a touchdown
Field goal (3 points): Kicking the ball through the uprights
Safety (2 points): Tackling an offensive player in their own end zone

A shutout (zero points) is rare even in regular-season games, and the high stakes of the Super Bowl often motivate teams to avoid such embarrassment.

Lowest Scores in Super Bowl History

While no team has scored 0, several have posted historically low totals. These performances highlight defensive dominance or offensive breakdowns.

Super Bowl	Team	Final Score	Points Scored	Year
Super Bowl VII	Washington Redskins	Miami 14–7	7	1973
Super Bowl IX	Minnesota Vikings	Pittsburgh 16–6	6	1975
Super Bowl XIX	San Diego Chargers	San Francisco 38–16	16	1985
Super Bowl LIII	Los Angeles Rams	New England 13–3	3	2019
Super Bowl LVII	Philadelphia Eagles	Kansas City 38–35	35	2023

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The lowest score in Super Bowl history is 3 points, achieved by the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots. This defensive battle marked the first time since Super Bowl VII that a team was held to under 7 points. The 1975 Minnesota Vikings' 6-point performance remains one of the few instances where a team failed to reach a touchdown.

Closest Calls: Teams Nearly Shut Out

Super Bowl LIII: Rams vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Rams managed only a single field goal in their 13–3 loss to the Patriots. Their offense struggled throughout, gaining just 264 total yards and failing to find the end zone despite multiple drives deep into New England territory.

Super Bowl IX: Vikings vs. Steelers

The Minnesota Vikings were limited to six points by a dominant Steelers defense. Pittsburgh's defense recorded two safeties, the only time in Super Bowl history that a team scored via safety in the championship game. The Vikings never reached the end zone, and their points came from two field goals.

Why Has No Team Scored 0?

High-Stakes Preparation: Teams spend weeks analyzing opponents and refining strategies.
Special Teams Contribution: Even struggling offenses can rely on field goals.
Rule Advantages: Modern rules favor offensive production, reducing the likelihood of complete shutdowns.
Mental Toughness: Elite athletes often respond with resilience under pressure.

Additionally, safeties — worth two points — can occur due to penalties or mistakes in the backfield, meaning even a completely stagnant offense might still register points unexpectedly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scoring 0 in the Super Bowl

Has any team scored 0 in a Super Bowl?

No, no team has ever been held to 0 points in a Super Bowl. The lowest score is 3 points, achieved by the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

What is the lowest score in Super Bowl history?

The lowest score is 3 points, set by the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII (2019) against the New England Patriots.

Have any teams been shut out in NFL playoff history?

Yes, shutouts have occurred in earlier playoff rounds, but not in the Super Bowl. For example, the 1976 Raiders shut out the Patriots 42–0 in the divisional round.

Can a team score 1 point in the Super Bowl?

Yes, though extremely rare. A one-point safety can occur during a failed extra point attempt if the defending team commits a safety. This has never happened in the Super Bowl but is possible under NFL rules.

Which team had the worst offensive performance in a Super Bowl?

The 2018 Los Angeles Rams are often cited due to their 3-point output in Super Bowl LIII. Their inability to convert red-zone opportunities into touchdowns marked one of the most inefficient offensive showings in championship history.