When Jason Myers had a few uncharacteristic misses early in the season, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was quick to give his kicker a vote of confidence.
And since then, Myers, a Pro Bowl selection in 2022, has rewarded his team and his coach by making 12 straight field goals since his last miss in Week 4, a streak that included five made field goals in Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders, including the 43-yard game winner as time expired.
For his role in Seattle's Week 10 win over Washington, Myers was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. It's Myers' second career Player of the Week award, having also won it with the Jets in 2018, and he's the first Seahawks kicker to earn that honor since Sebastian Janikowski in 2018.
Myers is the third Seahawks player to earn Player of the Week honors this season along with running back Kenneth Walker III and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who also earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for October.
"His mentality is just unwavering," Carroll said of Myers after Sunday's win. "As long as he's strong, he makes me strong. I've got all the commitment in the world to back him up. I think I said something a long time ago about that. He's the real deal, and he's a great kicker, and shoot, he showed you again today. It doesn't mean everybody hits everything forever. They go up and down and they have a couple misses here and there and then you fight your way back to who you are, and he's a fantastic player."
For Myers, the key to calmly splitting the uprights for a game-winning kick was to treat it just like the other four field goals he had made earlier in the game.
"Just trying to keep it all the same, every kick, first quarter, game-winner, keep it all the same," he said. "That's kind of the best way that I've learned that I like to go about kicks, no matter what the situation is. Trying to keep it all the same is kind of my goal and my mindset every kick."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 10 win over the Commanders. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf arrive fashionably dressed for the Week 10 game against the visiting Washington Commanders.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner signs autographs for waiting 12s during early pregame.
Newly activated running back Kenny McIntosh strikes a pose during early pregame.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams makes his way through the Tunnel Club on his way to the field.
Seahawks receivers huddle during pregame.
Seahawks father-and-son assistant coaches Carl Smith and Tracy Smith chat on the field before the game.
Seahawks mascot "Blitz" poses with members of the United States military before the game.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon strikes a pose as he heads to the locker room after pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith sits alone at his locker before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith makes his way from the locker room to the field for kickoff.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock makes his way past fans in the Tunnel Club on his way to the field for kickoff.
Seahawks mascot "Taima" leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Sergeant Major James Jenner carries the American flag on to the field for Salute to Service Day. Jenner is a Bronze Star recipient who has served multiple deployments during his 26-year military career, including Iraq, Kuwait, Europe and Bosnia
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan leads the team onto the field. Rhattigan is the team's 2023 Salute to Service Nominee.
Newly acquired defensive lineman Leonard Williams greets the 12s for his first home game as a Seahawk.
Military veterans who work at Lumen Field hold the flag aloft for the singing of the national anthem.
Seahawks captains Geno Smith, Bobby Wagner, Quandre Diggs and Nick Bellore watch the opening coin toss.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacts after gaining a first down.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass over the middle.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III leaps thorugh a hole in the Commanders defense on his way to along run in the second quarter.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks with officials at the end of the first half.
Members of all four branches of the U.S. military competed in a "Battle of the Branches" obstacle course at halftime.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to his team at halftime in the team's locker room.
Seahawks edge Boye Mafe records a sack in the third quarter, setting a team record for most consecutive games with a sack.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sneaks a peek at the video board in the south end zone looking for pursuing defenders as he breaks free up the right sideline.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III flips into the end zone at the end of his 64-yard touchdown after catching a short pass from Geno Smith.
Members of the Seahawks defensive backfield pose after Devon Witherspoon forced a fumble which was recovered by Riq Woolen. Joining them are Artie Burns and Jerrick Reed.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett salutes in honor of both active military members and veterans after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett in the fourth quarter.
Receiver DK Metcalf keeps his balance and looks for more yardage on the final drive of the game which put the Seahawks into field goal range.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers and holder Michael Dickson watch Myers' field goal split the uprights as time expired, giving Seattle a 29-26 victory.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers reacts after making a 43-yard field goal to win the game as time expired.
In the locker room after the game, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll recognizes kicker Jason Myers, who made all five of his field goal attempts, including the game-winner as time expired.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers smiles as he talks to the media during the post-game press conference.
