MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has been named the AFC special teams player of the week.
The Dolphins’ second-year kicker was recognized Wednesday for his memorable performance in Sunday’s win against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sanders caught a fourth-and-goal touchdown from punter Matt Haack on a trick play in the second quarter to help Miami defeat the Eagles 37-31.
THE GOAT FAKE FIELD GOAL#PHIvsMIA #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/dAZJuTxUmQ
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It was the first time a kicker has scored a touchdown in the NFL since 1977.
Sanders also booted a 51-yard field goal and was 2-of-3 on extra-point attempts.