New England`s relied on veteran-booted 5 subject desires in victory over New York Jets. Folk Hero: Patriots Kicker Wins Award

The New England Patriots have ninety-nine problems, however, the kicker ain’t one.

While the crew has treated uncertainty at quarterback, Red-Zone inefficiency on offense, or even inconsistency withinside the punting recreation on its manner to a four-four record, kicker Nick Folk has been the steadiest performer. After booting 5 subject desires in the remaining week’s victory over the New York Jets, he become identified Wednesday because of the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Folk related on all 5 subject desires (31, 42, 49, forty-five and fifty-two yards) to tie a profession high. It is the 5th time – 2nd time this season – that Folk made 5 subject desires in a recreation. He additionally had 5 withinside the Patriots’ win towards the Detroit Lions Oct. 9.

It is the 8th Player of the Week Award for Folk in Folk’s profession, together with his fourth as a member of the Patriots. He earned the award remaining season in Week five and gained it two times in 2020.

It is the second time in 2022 that the Patriots had been provided a participant of the week honor. Linebacker Matthew Judon become named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his two-sack overall performance withinside the Patriot’s win against Detroit.

Folk, 36, is the primary NFL kicker to make 4 subject desires of 40+ yards in a recreation this season. He is 15 of 17 on subject desires and has made all 18 greater points.

The Patriots host the 3-four-1 Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Gillette Stadium.