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Veteran Kicker's Fiery Routine Fuels Game-Winning Kick
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- 34-year-old Seahawks kicker Jason Myers drilled a 52-yard game-winning field goal
- Myers used smelling salts to "jolt the senses" before the crucial kick
- NFL recently updated guidelines, stopping short of banning smelling salts
On September 22nd, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in a primetime Thursday Night Football matchup. The game was a close affair, with the Seahawks holding a narrow lead late in the fourth quarter.
As the clock ticked down, the Seahawks turned to their veteran kicker, 34-year-old Jason Myers, to attempt a game-winning 52-yard field goal. Cameras captured Myers' unique pre-kick routine, as he aggressively inhaled smelling salts to "jolt the senses" and mentally prepare for the high-pressure moment.
Despite an earlier missed kick, Myers remained focused and drilled the long-distance field goal, sealing a 23-20 victory for the Seahawks. Fans were quick to praise Myers' "savage" and "animal" approach, with one commenting, "Knew the game-winner was good when Jason Myers started RIPPING smelling salts."
The NFL had recently updated its guidelines regarding smelling salts, stopping short of an outright ban but prohibiting teams from supplying the stimulants to players. However, the league still allows players to use their own personal supply, as evidenced by Myers' pre-kick ritual.
