{
  "id": 14486911,
  "title": "49ers’ Corliss Waitman named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/49ers-corliss-waitman-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:20:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-corliss-waitman-named-nfc-162042270.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers punter Corliss Waitman earned the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award after a standout performance against the Seattle Seahawks. During the game, Waitman successfully punted five times, achieving an average of 43.2 yards per punt, and all five punts landed within the opposing team's 20-yard line. He achieved a noteworthy long punt of 51 yards while avoiding any touchbacks. This recognition comes as part of a promising season for the 31-year-old, who has consistently contributed to the team's success. In five games, Waitman has averaged 47.3 yards per punt, with nine of his 16 punts landing inside the 20-yard line. His 56.3% inside-the-20 rate is among the top six among punters, and his 43.4-yard net average ranks 11th. The 49ers' offense typically limits his opportunities, as the team boasts an impressive 30.8 points per game and a high third-down conversion rate of 51.9%. The team's scoring drive rate of 47.1% and points per drive of 2.90 further highlight their offensive prowess. While only 24th in attempts, Waitman has stepped up when needed, earning the deserved accolade for his exceptional performance.",
  "summary": "The 49ers punter earned some nice accolades after his solid game in the Week 5 win over the Seahawks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}