Eagles’ Jalen Carter Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 17
The honor recognizes his Week 17 return featuring a sack of Josh Allen plus a second blocked extra point after a three-game absence.
Overview
- The NFL announced the Week 17 award on December 31, confirming Carter as the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
- In Buffalo, the defensive tackle blocked an extra point and registered a sack on Josh Allen in his first game back.
- Procedures on both shoulders sidelined Carter for three games before his Week 17 return.
- This marks Carter’s first career Player of the Week recognition, tied to his second blocked extra point of the season.
- He is the fourth Philadelphia player to earn a weekly honor this season, reflecting the Eagles’ defensive depth and special-teams deployment under coordinator Michael Clay.