In a nail-biting finish, Jason Myers blasted a clutch 31-yard field goal with just 4:37 remaining in overtime, sealing a hard-fought 23-20 triumph for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots this past Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The game saw New England (1-1) initially possess the ball in overtime, yet falter after three plays. This misstep handed the Seahawks an opportunity, which they deftly capitalized on, marching down the field in a determined eight-play, 71-yard drive that culminated in Myers’ superb game-winning kick.
Myers wasn’t just the hero of overtime—he also saved the game during regulation. With a calm and collected performance, he nailed a high-pressure 38-yard field goal to equalize the game at 20-20, leaving only 55 seconds on the clock.
The Patriots captured a 20-17 lead early in the fourth quarter when Rhamondre Stevenson punctuated an assertive 11-play, 66-yard drive with a robust 1-yard touchdown plunge. Stevenson’s formidable effort resulted in 81 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
A pivotal moment came when Julian Love sensationally blocked Joey Slye’s 48-yard field goal attempt, granting the Seahawks control at their own 38-yard line—a key defensive play that shifted momentum.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was in stellar form, completing 33 of 44 passes for an impressive 327 yards and a touchdown. His main targets were rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf, with Smith-Njigba hauling in 12 receptions for 117 yards, while Metcalf contributed 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown.
The Patriots didn’t cede ground easily. Antonio Gibson put up a solid performance on the ground, rushing for 96 yards. And while quarterback Jacoby Brissett had a mixed day, passing for 149 yards and a touchdown on 15-of-27 attempts, his rookie receiver Ja’Lynn Polk made a memorable debut by snagging his first career touchdown on a 5-yard pass to put New England ahead early, 7-0, in the first quarter.
In a rapid response, Smith connected with Metcalf for a breathtaking 56-yard bomb, tying the game just four plays later. The tit-for-tat nature of the game saw Slye give the Patriots a brief edge with a 29-yard field goal early in the second quarter, only for the Seahawks to reclaim the lead with a grinding 1-yard touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet.
New England narrowed the gap to 14-13, courtesy of Slye’s 28-yard field goal with just under three minutes left in the first half. However, Myers emerged once again for the Seahawks, nailing a pivotal 44-yard field goal as the first half expired, granting Seattle a slender 17-13 halftime lead.
Overall, it was an electrifying contest replete with dramatic plays and exemplified the essence of NFL football, where every second and every yard truly counts.
