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Chiefs punter Matt Araiza wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

During the team's 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Araiza punted five times for 238 yards, and even rushed for a dozen yards on a punt fake.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:57 PM
Chiefs punter Matt Araiza wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Key Things to Know
  • Chiefs punter Matt Araiza was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
  • Araiza punted five times for 238 yards and rushed for 12 yards on a fake punt.
  • All five of Araiza's punts landed inside the 20-yard line during the 30-27 victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza has earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors following his standout performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. During the Chiefs' 30-27 victory, Araiza registered five punts for 238 yards and added a 12-yard rush on a successful fake punt.

Araiza averaged 47.6 yards per punt, placing all five kicks inside the 20-yard line, including a critical kick that pinned the Raiders at their own one-yard line with 90 seconds remaining. This is Araiza's first time winning the award, making him the first Chiefs punter honored since Tommy Townsend in 2022.

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