Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers secured a 23-20 overtime victory against the New England Patriots with a 31-yard field goal on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass. Myers was clutch throughout the game, going three for three on field goal attempts. He tied the game with a 38-yard field goal with less than a minute left in regulation and also nailed a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter.
The winning kick came after Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith orchestrated an impressive eight-play, 71-yard drive to set up Myers’ game-winning field goal. Smith had a stellar performance, completing 33 of 44 passes for 327 yards. One of his standout plays was a 56-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf in the first half. Metcalf had a standout game as well, finishing with 10 catches for 129 yards.
In addition to Metcalf’s standout performance, Jaxon Smith-Njigba also had a big game with 12 catches for 117 yards. The Seahawks’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Smith’s strong performance under center.
On the Patriots’ side, quarterback Jacoby Brissett struggled, going 15-for-27 for 149 yards and one touchdown to rookie Ja’Lynn Polk. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson led the rushing attack with 81 yards and a touchdown, while Antonio Gibson added 96 rushing yards. Despite their efforts, the Patriots fell short in overtime after going three-and-out on their possession.
The game was filled with drama, including a critical blocked field goal by Julian Love that kept the Seahawks’ hopes alive late in the game. Ultimately, Myers’ consistent kicking and Smith’s poise under pressure sealed the victory for Seattle.
The Patriots honored the 10-year anniversary of their Super Bowl victory over the Seahawks by welcoming back former players for a halftime celebration. Malcolm Butler, who famously sealed the Super Bowl win with an interception at the goal line, served as the Keeper of the Light, ringing the bell at the stadium’s lighthouse feature.
Former players like Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, and Devin McCourty sent video messages, while head coach Bill Belichick shared a heartfelt message on social media. The celebration was a nostalgic reminder of the Patriots’ past success and the bond shared by the team and its fans.
Both teams dealt with injuries during the game, with Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall evaluated for a concussion but cleared to return in the second half. On the Patriots’ side, linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley suffered a shoulder injury and did not return, while linebacker Oshane Ximines also exited the game with a knee injury.
Looking ahead, the Seahawks will host the Miami Dolphins next Sunday, while the Patriots will travel to face the New York Jets on Thursday night. Both teams will look to build on their performances and continue their quest for playoff contention as the season progresses.