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Dustin Hopkins named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Steelers

After going a perfect 5-for-5 with three field goals from 40-plus yards, two of which came with the game on the line, Hopkins is your Special Teams Player of the Week.

A lot of players on the Washington Football Team got their proper credit after going into Pittsburgh and beating the previously undefeated Steelers on Monday night in an upset that not many people saw coming, but among the most inspiring storylines was kicker Dustin Hopkins, who has now been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Hopkins finished the game a perfect 5/5 in the kicking game, with three field goals and two extra points. His three field goals all came for 40+ yards, a distance which he has struggled from this season, and two of them came in high-pressure moments with the outcome of the game on the line.

It was thought earlier this season that Ron Rivera would likely bench Hopkins after some of his struggles, but he stuck with him and remain patient. That patience paid off on Monday, and now Hopkins is being rewarded with the Player of the Week honor.

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Punter Michael Dickson named NFC’s Special Teams Player of Week 2

For his efforts against the Patriots Week 2, Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of Week 2

Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts Sunday Night against the New England Patriots.

The Seahawks emerged victorious over the Patriots Week 2 thanks in part to Dickson, who logged four punts in Sunday’s matchup, averaging 50 yards each with a long of 63 yards. All four of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, two of then inside the 10.

Coach Pete Carroll was impressed with the special teams play overall Week 2.

“I thought special teams was spectacular tonight,” coach Pete Carroll said after the win. “Nick Bellore had two big tackles, Cody Barton had the hit of the night, a fantastic hit. Our coverage was great. Mike punted the ball great, hung them deep a bunch times, just controlled the field really well. Again, [Jason] Myers did his thing, hit everything. So, really happy with the kicking game, and really happy with the energy and the juice they provided the stadium and for our guys.”

Dickson earned both NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week and Special Teams Player of the Month his rookie season.

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Longhorns in the NFL: Former Texas punter named NFC Player of the Week

Seahawks punter Michael Dickson was awarded NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his performance against the Patriots.

It’s been a great week for Texas ex’s in the NFL. Continue reading “Longhorns in the NFL: Former Texas punter named NFC Player of the Week”

Falcons RB Kenjon Barner wins Special Teams Player of the Week

The Falcons won their second straight game on Sunday, and for the second straight week, they’ve brought home NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

The Falcons won their second straight game on Sunday, and for the second straight week, they will take home NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Kicker Younghoe Koo won the award in Week 10 for his six-for-six debut against the Saints. This time, it’s kick returner Kenjon Barner taking home the honor.

Barner had a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown during Sunday’s game, which you can check out below.

Atlanta plays its third straight NFC South game when the team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12.

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