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Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after Sunday heroics

With minutes to play in the 4th quarter Wright drilled a 54-yard field goal to tie the game against the Dolphins. He followed that with a 53-yarder to win the game.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars recently signed kicker Matthew Wright made a name for himself Sunday - in a big way. He's now been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday.

With minutes to play in the 4th quarter Sunday, Wright drilled a 54-yard field goal to tie their game against the Miami Dolphins sending the contest into overtime.

Wright followed that with a 53-yarder in OT to win the game and break the Jags 20-game loosing stream.

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