Ravens kicker Tyler Loop named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Ravens kicker Tyler Loop earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after his walk-off 56-yard field goal beat Dallas in Brazil.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was recently named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after delivering a walk-off 56-yard field goal in a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Loop's heroic kick came in the final moments of the game, sealing the win for Baltimore and propelling them to a 2-1 record during their international trip to Rio de Janeiro.
This achievement holds special significance for Loop, as it comes three weeks after he missed a crucial 44-yard field goal attempt in a game that would have sent his team to the playoffs. Loop's redemption kick demonstrated his resilience and ability to perform under pressure, providing a much-needed boost of confidence for the Ravens.
The game was watched by an average audience of 24.09 million, making it the most-watched international NFL game in history, with viewership peaking at more than 30 million. Loop's performance was hailed as a defining moment of the season.
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