Raiders' Laube Named AFC Special Teams Player
The honor follows his 95-yard kickoff touchdown in the Raiders' 38-33 win over the New York Jets.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Raiders fans get a fresh reason to celebrate after running back Dylan Laube was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 8. The honor follows his 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Raiders' 38-33 win over the New York Jets.
Why it matters
The award is Laube's first weekly player honor and the first for a Raiders running back in franchise history, a milestone for a team that plays its home games right here in the valley. It is also the first Raiders special teams player of the week since kicker Daniel Carlson in 2021, which puts the unit's contribution in the spotlight.
Laube's three kickoff returns totaled 144 yards, and his 95-yard touchdown was the first kickoff returned for a touchdown in the NFL this season. The Raiders beat the Jets 38-33 in the game that produced the honor.
The players
Dylan Laube
Raiders running back who was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after a 95-yard kickoff touchdown return against the Jets.
Daniel Carlson
Former Raiders kicker who was the last Raider named special teams player of the week, in 2021.
The details
The NFL named Dylan Laube AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 8, announcing the award on a Wednesday. Laube's performance in the Sunday win over the New York Jets included a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and two other kickoff returns that gave him 144 yards on the day.
Timeline
Week 8: Laube named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Sunday before the announcement: Raiders beat Jets 38-33 with Laube's 95-yard return
2021: Daniel Carlson was the last Raider named special teams player of the week
Beyond the Strip
The last Raider to earn this award was kicker Daniel Carlson in 2021, so Laube's honor ends a stretch of several seasons without one. It also marks the first time a Raiders running back has received the honor in franchise history.
Raiders fans heading to the next home game can expect special teams to be part of the conversation, given Laube's showing. Watch for how the unit performs in upcoming weeks.
The takeaway
Laube's touchdown return and his 144 yards on three kickoffs are the kind of special teams production that can swing a close game. Keep an eye on the return unit in the Raiders' next outings.
Further reading
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