Chiefs punter Matt Araiza named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Chiefs punter Matt Araiza earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors following a strong performance in Kansas City's game at Las Vegas.
Matt Araiza
P · Kansas City Chiefs · #14
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- Depth chart
- P #1
- Special teams
- College
- San Diego State
- Experience
- 3 seasons
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Recent form
2026 season (8 games): 12 rush yds
- Wk 8@ DENL 24-280.0 pts
- Wk 7@ SEAL 3-200.0 pts
- Wk 6vs LACW 22-60.0 pts
- Wk 4@ LVW 30-2712 rush yds1.2 pts
- Wk 3@ MIAW 24-100.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · KC | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · KC | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Matt Araiza: quick answers
- Is Matt Araiza injured?
- Matt Araiza has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Matt Araiza
Matt Araiza was named the AFC's special teams player of the week after his standout punting performance in Week 4. The recognition highlights the field-position impact he's provided for Kansas City's special teams unit this season.
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Chiefs punter Matt Araiza named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Chiefs punter Matt Araiza was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after Andy Reid praised the unit's performance in Kansas City's 30-27 win over the Raiders in Week 4.
Chiefs P Matt Araiza named the AFC special teams player of the week
Chiefs punter Matt Araiza was named AFC special teams player of the week for his impact with his legs in Week 4.
Chiefs P Matt Araiza named the AFC special teams player of the week
Chiefs punter Matt Araiza earned AFC special teams player of the week honors for his Week 4 performance.