To little surprise, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been named the AFC special-teams player of the week.
In a Week 12 win over the Bears, Janikowski kicked six field goals, from 40, 47, 42, 19, 37, and 44 yards. It was a team record for field goals in a game, and it was the fourth time Janikowski connected on at least five field goals in one game.
Janikowski’s competition for the award undoubtedly included Raiders punter Shane Lechler, who showed that the best way to keep the ball out of the hands of Bears punt returner Devin Hester is to kick it over his head, as Lechler did via an 80-yard punt that ended up in the end zone.