{
  "id": 10980955,
  "title": "Ravens kicker Tyler Loop named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ravens-kicker-tyler-loop-named-afc-special-teams-player-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:07:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-kicker-tyler-loop-named-160729622.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyler Loop named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week",
    "Kicked walk-off 56-yard field goal in Dallas Cowboys game",
    "Redemption kick after missing crucial 44-yard attempt"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}