Zane Gonzalez named the NFC's top special teams player for Week 18

Zane Gonzalez named the NFC's top special teams player for Week 18

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The Atlanta Falcons concluded their season with a 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, a result that impacted the NFC South standings. The Falcons' win ensured the Carolina Panthers secured the division title. Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez played a crucial role in the victory by making four field goals and an extra point, earning him the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor. Gonzalez, the third kicker used by the Falcons this season, completed the year with a field goal record of 19-of-22 and was 17-of-18 on extra points. Despite the win, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was not retained for the following season.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/josh-alperon January 7, 2026
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