5 Super Bowl LIII X-Factors for the Patriots and Rams

Who Wins the Kicking Matchup?

In a projected high-scoring game being played indoors, we could see a lot of Stephen Gostkowski and Greg Zuerlein on Sunday.

The indoor conditions will be perfect for each of these kickers who were stellar during the regular season. Gostkowski converted 27 of 32 attempts with a long of 52 while Zuerlein went 27 of 31 with a long of 56. Both kickers missed just one extra point during the regular season.

Greg "The Leg" does hold the edge in terms of accuracy from deep, though. Zuerlein hit 5 of 7 field goals from 50-plus yards this season. Gostkowski converted on just 2 of 5 kicks from 50 or more yards.

In the postseason, Gostkowski has been perfect on field goals and extra points. Zuerlein's only miss in the playoffs came on a 63-yard attempt at the end of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys.

Adding some intrigue to this matchup, Zuerlein injured his plant foot against the Saints, but is listed as probable for the Super Bowl and is fully expected to play.