Myers' Six Field Goals Set Franchise Record Myers kicked all 18 points, converting six field goals—including a 56‑yard attempt with 29 seconds left—to seal the win, establishing a new franchise record for most field goals in a single game [1][2]. The kicks came from 47, 52, 46, 32 and 30 yards before the final long try, and Seattle recorded no touchdowns [1][2]. His performance accounted for the entire scoring output, highlighting the special‑teams unit as the decisive factor [1][2].

Philip Rivers Returns, Sparks Early Colts Lead The Colts started 44‑year‑old Philip Rivers, marking his first NFL action in five years, and he threw for 120 yards and an 8‑yard touchdown to Josh Downs early in the first half [1][2]. Rivers finished with one touchdown and was sacked once while hit four times, ending a potential drive with a pass to Coby Bryant [1][2]. His return generated an initial 13‑3 lead before Seattle erased the deficit [2].

Seahawks Rely on Kicking Amid Offensive Lulls Seattle entered the game as the league’s second‑highest scoring team but managed only 80 total yards before halftime and ran nine rushes for three yards, forcing reliance on the kicking game [1]. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed 22 of 36 passes for 271 yards, engineering the go‑ahead drive that set up the game‑winning field goal [2]. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba contributed seven catches for 113 yards, including a 39‑yard reception that positioned the fifth field goal [2].

Win Puts Seattle Alone atop NFC West The 18‑16 victory gives the Seahawks sole possession of first place in the NFC West heading into Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams [1]. The win also marks Seattle’s first triumph without a touchdown since December 26, 2024, underscoring the rarity of a kicking‑only victory [1]. Both teams dealt with injuries, with the Colts losing Bernhard Raimann to an elbow issue and Seattle seeing Derick Hall and Abe Lucas briefly exit before returning [2].