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Bears' Josh Blackwell Wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week After Game-Saving Block

The honor is his second, highlighting his rise from undrafted pickup to a core special-teams leader.

Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell celebrates while coming off the field after a victory over the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Blackwell blocked Daniel Carlson's 54-yard attempt with 33 seconds left to preserve Chicago's 25-24 win over the Raiders.
  • The victory sent the Bears into their bye at 2-2 after they had trailed for much of the game in Las Vegas.
  • It is Blackwell's second career weekly honor, following his 94-yard punt-return touchdown in last season's finale at Green Bay.
  • He joins Devin Hester as the only Bears non-kickers to earn the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week multiple times.
  • Coaches and teammates credited his preparation and leadership after a two-year March extension, as the Bears logged four special-teams weekly awards since last season, tied for the most in the NFL.