Cardinals K Matt Prater named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) watches his field goal attempt against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.

Following a remarkable Sunday performance against the Cowboys, Matt Prater has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

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The veteran kicker played a large role in the Cardinals first win of the season, accounting for 10 of Arizona’s points.

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Congratulations to @MattPrater_5 on winning NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week! pic.twitter.com/E4fM3UAHd1

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 27, 2023

Prater went 3/3 on field goals, one of which came from 62 yards to send the Cardinals into halftime with a 21-10 lead.

It was the longest field goal among all kickers so far this season.

62 YARD FIELD GOAL BY MATT PRATER! pic.twitter.com/zA1Q84VNMR

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 24, 2023

In total this year, Prater is 8/9 on field goals and 4/4 on extra points.