The NFL announced on Wednesday that Indianapolis Colts placekicker Rodrigo ‘Hot Rod’ Blankenship has won its ‘Week 11: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week’ honors for his standout performance this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers:
The undrafted rookie kicker from Georgia converted 4 of his 5 field goal attempts—having narrowly missed a 50 yard kick that hit the crossbar, and both of his extra point attempts.
One of those successful attempts was a game-winning 39-yard field goal in overtime, which clinched the game—giving the Colts a 34-31 victory over the Packers.