Jason Myers Delivers for Seahawks, Spoils Philip Rivers' Surprise Return with Game-Winning 56-Yarder
In a game that had all the makings of a Hollywood ending, it was Jason Myers who stole the spotlight with a booming 56-yard field goal that lifted the Seahawks to a gritty 18-16 win over the Colts at Lumen Field. With just 22 seconds left on the clock, Myers calmly drilled the go-ahead kick, capping off a perfect day and pushing Seattle to 11-3 on the season-now tied for first in the NFC West.
But while the win was massive for the Seahawks' playoff positioning, it also came with a twist of drama on the other sideline. The Colts had just welcomed back 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who shocked the football world by coming out of retirement for one more run. The veteran quarterback’s return added a cinematic layer to Sunday’s matchup, but Myers’ leg made sure the script didn’t end with a Colts celebration.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show the day after the game, Myers admitted the win carried a little extra emotional weight-especially considering who was on the other side of the field. “I will say after the game I felt a little bad because I did grow up watching Philip play,” Myers said.
“I was a Chargers fan growing up. After the fact, I felt a little bad.”
"I will say after the game I did feel a little bad 😂😂
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 15, 2025
I was a Chargers and Philip Rivers fan growing up"@JayMy_31 #PMSLive https://t.co/5GY9a6auZZ pic.twitter.com/4V6Nf8egbG
McAfee, never one to miss a beat, jokingly asked if any part of Myers considered missing the kick out of respect for his childhood hero. Myers laughed it off.
“No,” he said, before giving credit where it was due. “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.”
If Myers was feeling any nostalgia, it didn’t show on the field. He accounted for all 18 of Seattle’s points, going a perfect 6-for-6 on field goal attempts.
The distances? 30, 32, 46, 47, 52, and the game-winning 56-yarder.
That’s not just clutch-that’s historic consistency.
Myers now leads the NFL in field goals made this season with 37, and he’s closing in on a major milestone. He’s just eight makes away from breaking the single-season record of 44, set by David Akers back in 2011 with the 49ers. With three games left on the schedule-against the Rams, Panthers, and 49ers-there’s a real shot Myers could etch his name into the record books.
But beyond the numbers, Sunday was a reminder of how critical special teams can be in the playoff race. With Seattle’s offense unable to find the end zone, it was Myers who carried the scoring load. And when the game was on the line, with the lights brightest and the moment biggest, he didn’t blink.
As for Rivers, his return may not have ended with a win, but his presence alone added a layer of intrigue to a December game that already had playoff implications. And for a kid who grew up watching No. 17 sling it for the Chargers, Myers’ game-winner was a full-circle moment-even if it came at his childhood hero’s expense.
The Seahawks are surging at the right time, and with Myers in this kind of form, they’ve got a weapon that can flip the script on any Sunday.