Field Gulls
It is officially Jason Myers appreciation season. After putting up all 18 points for the Seattle Seahawks last week against the Indianapolis Colts, Myers is starting to get praise from all around the national media. From appearances on the Pat McAfee show, to winning NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November, to breaking the Seattle Seahawks franchise record for field goals made, to even gaining attention from Fantasy Football sites.
An interesting note about Fantasy Football and Jason Myers; Myers has more fantasy points (177.0) than Nico Collins, Chase Brown, Ceedee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and more. Myers would rank as the 20th best quarterback in fantasy football, the 15th best running back, 7th best wide receiver, and 2nd best tight end.
This national attention is surely warranted. However, there is another record that came about the news cycle this week that is well within Myers’ reach. Pro Football Talk noted that Myers is now on pace to break the NFL record for most field goals made in a season. The record is currently held by David Akers in 2011, who kicked 44 field goals with the San Francisco 49ers that season. Myers, who currently is 37 for 42 on field goals this season and leads the NFL in makes and attempts, is only eight field goals away from breaking the record. With three games to go, that is well attainable.
For Seahawks fans, Myers breaking the record would be very exciting. However, for that to happen, that would likely mean the offensive struggles in the red zone would continue. If Seattle can squeak out three wins and get the number one seed, and Myers break the record at the same time, that would be great. However, this may be a one or the other type of scenario. Myers’ leg will be put to the test very soon as the Seahawks take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. Last time the Seahawks and Rams met, Myers hit 4/5 field goals (the infamous miss being a 61-yard attempt).
