Brandon Tate's 182 All-Purpose Yards Earned Him A Nomination For AFC Special Teams Player Of The Week

by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 21, 2011 3:30 PM EST in Awards

SEATTLE - OCTOBER 30: Brandon Tate #19 of the Cincinnati Bengals returns a punt for a touchdown against David Vobora #54 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 30, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Bengals defeated the Seahawks 34-12.(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Bengals punt and kickoff return specialist Brandon Tate generated 182 return yards during Cincinnati's 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams last Sunday. His 56-yard punt return, along with a personal foul at the end of the play, put Cincinnati's offense on the Rams' 12-yard line in the third quarter. Three plays later the Cincinnati Bengals scored a touchdown to take a 13-6 lead with 17 seconds remaining in the third quarter. It was his second-biggest game of the year, following his exceptional 186 yards against the Seattle Seahawks that earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Ryan Succop won the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for week 15, connecting on four field goals during Kansas City's shocking 19-14 win over the then-undefeated Green Bay Packers.

That being said Tate was nominated for the special teams player of the week following his performance against the St. Louis Rams.

Miami's place kicker Dan Carpenter was also nominated after converting three field goals.

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Meanwhile Quan Cosby is

having a terrible year. Give Marv some Cred for being a good talent scout.

by keithster on Dec 21, 2011 4:04 PM EST reply actions

Hope he has a big game Saturday

The kid has had his ups and downs but he’s still young. It seems like every time he has a good game we win.

by Bigcatdaddy on Dec 21, 2011 5:37 PM EST via Android app reply actions

I know people give him a lot of crap

But honestly, Tate gives all his effort each return which might not be much most of the time, but he is bound to get loose every once and a while. With more time, I think Tate will be become more consistent. Until we find someone better, he will do for now.

by Tampa_Bengal on Dec 21, 2011 6:26 PM EST reply actions

I like this guy

Its not easy being a returner in the NFL. Bengals fans haven’t appreciated the things he has done this year. Yes, he has some pedestrian games, but thats because he’s doing arguably the toughest thing in the NFL.

by Jordan G on Dec 21, 2011 6:42 PM EST reply actions

I just want to say is everyone gives this guy a bunch I crap. I think he is an upgrade from Cosby hands down. Was anyone watching the Denver- Patriots game? Cosby muffed 3 kicks and turned the ball over. Tate has made some mistakes but he’s also done some good things.

by Bengalsredsvictim on Dec 21, 2011 7:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions