There were a lot of players on the Raiders’ team that helped contribute to the win on Sunday. Josh Jacobs was among the best running backs in the NFL for Week 1 and second-year safety Johnathan Abram was a missle on defense.
However, one player that hasn’t gotten enough credit for his performance was kicker Daniel Carlson. He was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week by the NFL and it was certainly warrented.
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— NFL (@NFL) September 16, 2020
With the rest of the league struggling mightily on field goals and extra points, Carlson couldn’t have been more reliable for the Raiders. He made all six of his kicks, including a key 54-yard make to give the team a 20-15 lead.
While Carlson had a bit of a cold stretch during the middle part of the 2019 season, he’s been a strong kicker for the Raiders. In his last 25 games, he’s made nearly 84 % of his kicks, including 96% of his extra points.
He’s not Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, but Carlson is among the better kickers in the NFL. He’s now made four of his six kicks beyond 50 yards in his NFL career, which is among the best in the NFL. Carlson has been a revelation for the Raiders in the kicking game.
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