Jason Myers delivered when it mattered most in the Seattle Seahawks’ victory, with supporters noting the kicker displayed extra energy to clinch the contest in a matchup that also featured an extremely uncommon play.

Following a commanding double-digit advantage entering the final quarter, the Arizona Cardinals mounted a comeback, leveling the score at 20 in the closing moments. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold subsequently orchestrated a drive to position Seattle within range, and when the opportunity arose, Myers stepped up.

Setting up for a 52-yard field goal attempt, Myers confidently converted the kick, securing the Seahawks a 23-20 triumph as the clock hit zero. The victory showcased the NFL’s innovative dynamic kickoff rule in action, contributing to Seattle’s narrow escape. The kickoff rule in action came as Jason Kelce ranted about NFL rules changes elsewhere.

Prior to Myers’ decisive score, however, supporters observed the kicker utilizing smelling salts on the field. Myers inhaled the salts twice while approaching his position, and the strategy seemingly paid off as the Seahawks prevented a catastrophic fourth-quarter meltdown.

“That’s confidence! I’ve seen kickers who bring lucky charms, but smelling salts is next level preparation,” one fan posted on X after witnessing the kicker’s pregame ritual. Another commented: “Jason Myers took smelling salts before making his game winning kick … Yeah this was going in.”

One supporter questioned Myers’ choice to use smelling salts moments before such a crucial play, but acknowledged that every player maintains their own preparation routine for pressure situations. “Jason Myers RIPPING Smelling Salts before the game winning kick. Football guy (Not sure you really need the Ammonia in the brain just to kick a ball through the uprights, but I’m here for it),” the fan wrote on X.

Supporters were taken aback by the 34-year-old’s choice and took to social media to express their faith in Myers’ capabilities after he was seen using the smelling salts. The victory represented Seattle’s eighth consecutive triumph over Arizona.

Following the contest, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discussed his trust in Myers to deliver the decisive field goal in the final quarter. “I’ve seen this guy play golf I mean he’s he’s a stud bro,” Macdonald told reporters after the victory. It’s like ice in his veins and we knew he was gonna make that kick and I think the whole sideline knew.”

Additionally, standout receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba revealed his thoughts on the offense, particularly during the game’s closing moments. “I had no doubt we were going to go down there and score, honestly,” the star said after the win.

“And them making a huge penalty that got us on the 40-yard line.

“I knew that we just needed one play, a couple plays, and Jason’s going to go down there and seal the deal for us, if not score.”

Seattle will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 at home.