The NFL has announced that the New York Jets kick returner has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following his team’s 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. Nwangwu was making his debut in New York against Seattle and his impact was felt. Nwangwu ripped off a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown:

One game, one major award for Kene Nwangwu. Nwangwu was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after he paired a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown with a forced fumble on kickoff coverage in a loss to the Seahawks.

Running back Kene Nwangwu delivered one of the best special teams performances of the season for the New York Jets in their 26-21 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, making the most of his elevation from the practice squad.