Vikings' Greg Joseph named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after record-setting field goal
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph set a franchise record when he booted a 61-yard game-winning field goal against the New York Giants.
Now, he's the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the team announced Wednesday.
The 61-yard field goal was the longest made in the NFL during week 16, and the second-longest of the season.
"Joseph has connected on five game-winning field goals this season, tying John Kasay (2003) and Jan Stenerud (1983) for the most game-winning field goals made in single season in NFL history," the team said in a release.
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It's the second time Joseph received the award this season, getting his first in week 4 against the New Orleans Saints. He's one of only two kickers to receive the award more than once in a season.
