In an expected move, Las Vegas Raiders backup running back and returner Dylan Laube was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in their 38-33 victory at the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 8.
Laube, a third-year player, had a 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Raiders’ victory. The Raiders may not have won the game and snap their four-game losing streak had Laube not returned the kick for the score.
It was the first returned kick for a score in the NFL this season.