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Titans Rookie Chimere Dike Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week After League-Leading Return Start

The fourth-round pick has transformed Tennessee's return game with explosive field-position swings that have reshaped early-season outcomes.

Overview

  • In Week 5 against Arizona, he delivered a 65-yard kickoff return that set up a field goal in a 22-21 comeback win.
  • His Week 5 production led qualifiers with a 34.0-yard kickoff-return average and an 11.0-yard punt-return average, including the week's longest return at 65 yards.
  • Through five games he leads the NFL with 783 all-purpose yards and paces kickoff-return yards at 666 on 25 attempts, plus 82 yards on six punt returns.
  • Tennessee drafted Dike 103rd overall after a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, and he secured the primary return role following preseason competition.
  • His offensive usage has been modest so far — seven receptions for 18 yards and six rushes for 17 — as coaches highlight his decision-making and ball security in the return game.