Eagles’ kicker Jake Elliott named NFC Special Teams Player of Week

Philadelphia #Eagles’ kicker Jake Elliott has been named NFC Special Teams Player of Week after his four field goal performance against Patriots

Jake Elliott has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his four-field goal performance against the Patriots in Week 1.

The NFL announced the news on Wednesday afternoon.

Elliott scored 13 of Philadelphia’s 25 points in the win after going 4-of-4 on field goals, including 2-of-2 from beyond 50 yards.

This is the fourth time in Elliott’s seven-year career that he has taken home this honor.

Elliott won the award in the Eagles’ Week 18 win over the Giants when he connected on a career-high five field goals.

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