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Will Fuller named AFC special teams player of the week

Will Fuller

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

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Will Fuller won a game for the Texans, and a little honor a few days later for the effort.

The Texans rookie wide receiver was named AFC special teams player of the week after helping his team beat the Titans with a 67-yard punt return.

Fuller also had seven catches for 81 yards and a touchdown, as he makes himself more a part of the offense as well.

The first-round pick from Notre Dame has proven a quick study, and he’s the fourth rookie in the last 15 seasons to score a punt return and receiving touchdown in the same game, joining Tavon Austin, T.Y. Hilton and Dez Bryant.