Super Bowl XLVII: Niners kicker unreliable, but punter is top notch

Special teams doesn't often get the attention that goes to offense or defense, but many Super Bowls have been decided by the work of a kicker or return man.

There's no way to know whether the San Francisco 49ers or Baltimore Ravens will decide Super Bowl XLVII on a last-second kick, but here's a primer on what makes each team's special teams special or not.

Ravens rookie kicker Justin Tucker, on the other hand, is 32 for 35 this season, including the playoffs. Plus, he proved he is cool under pressure when he hit the game winner against the New England Patriots during the regular season.

Niners coach Jim Harbaugh can't feel confident about trotting Akers out with the game on the line, so the Ravens have the edge here.

Sam Koch is a fine punter in his own right, and has been with the Ravens since 2006. He's no Lee, though, and the Niners have the edge in this battle.

Ted Ginn has been solid on punt returns (10.2 yard per return), but less impressive on kickoffs (23 ypr).

Based on 2012 results, the Ravens' Jones has the edge here.