Jason Myers had himself a day in Seattle - and not just any day. The veteran kicker delivered all 18 of the Seahawks’ points in their nail-biting 18-16 win over the Colts at Lumen Field, capped by a clutch 56-yard bomb with just 22 seconds left on the clock.
That kick didn’t just seal a dramatic win - it also bumped Seattle to 11-3 and into a tie for first place in the NFC West. In a season full of twists, Myers is writing his own storyline - one field goal at a time.
But while the Seahawks were celebrating, the Colts were left with more than just a tough loss. Sunday marked the surprise return of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement in storybook fashion - only to have the ending rewritten by Myers’ golden leg. And yes, the irony wasn’t lost on the kicker, who grew up watching Rivers lead the Chargers.
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“I will say after the game I felt a little bad because I did grow up watching Philip play,” Myers said on The Pat McAfee Show. “I was a Chargers fan growing up. After the fact, I felt a little bad.”
That led to a playful exchange with McAfee, who asked if any part of Myers considered missing the kick out of respect for his childhood hero. Myers didn’t miss a beat: “No,” he said with a laugh.
“Obviously, Blake [Grupe]’s kick was amazing; that was a great ball. Sam [Darnold] and the boys got us down in field-goal range.
That didn’t cross my mind until after I got home, and the family had to remind me I did grow up watching Philip play for the Chargers.”
That’s the thing about Myers this season - he’s been locked in. Sunday’s performance was a masterclass in consistency and range: field goals from 30, 32, 46, 47, 52, and that game-winner from 56. Six-for-six, all the scoring, and a calm demeanor that’s become his trademark.
And it’s not just about one game. Myers now leads the NFL in field goals made this season with 37, and he’s creeping up on history.
He’s just eight shy of breaking the single-season record for field goals made - a mark set by David Akers back in 2011 when he knocked through 44 for the 49ers. With three games left on the schedule - against the Rams, Panthers, and yes, the 49ers - Myers has a real shot to etch his name into the record books.
For a kicker who once idolized the quarterback he just beat, it’s a full-circle moment. But make no mistake - Myers isn’t here for nostalgia. He’s chasing wins, chasing history, and right now, he’s kicking like a man who’s not ready to miss anything.