Jason Myers has a quick chance to wipe away a rough Week 8.
The Seahawks kicker was held to just three points in Seattle’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears, a game where he couldn’t cash in on enough of his chances. Myers went 1-for-2 on field goals, drilling a 27-yarder but missing his lone extra-point try. For a veteran who usually handles his business, it was an unusually shaky night.
His made field goal came early in the second quarter and trimmed Chicago’s lead from 7-0 to 7-3, giving Seattle a brief foothold. But the Seahawks never fully closed the gap, and Myers’ night got tougher from there.
He had a 33-yard attempt blocked early in the fourth quarter, a miss that kept Seattle from cutting the Bears’ lead to 20-12. His missed extra point late in the second quarter also left points on the field.
Now the focus shifts to Week 9, when Seattle hosts the Arizona Cardinals. That matchup gives Myers a shot to get back on track, especially if the Seahawks can string together more sustained drives. Arizona has already seen him once this season, and in Week 2 Myers was perfect against the Cardinals, making his lone field-goal try and going 4-for-4 on extra points.
There’s also a wrinkle at quarterback. Sam Darnold has been ruled out, and Drew Lock is expected to start, which could make offensive rhythm harder to find. If Seattle has trouble finishing drives, Myers could wind up with more field-goal chances than usual.
Either way, the Seahawks will be looking for a cleaner outing from one of their most reliable legs after a disappointing showing against Chicago.
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