PatsFans.com Menu
PatsFans.com - The Hub For New England Patriots Fans
PatsFans.com - The Hub For New England Patriots Fans

HOME > Patriots Blog > 2018 Patriots Regular Season

Stephen Gostkowski Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month

Robert Alvarez
Robert Alvarez on Twitter
November 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm ET

Stephen Gostkowski Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
(PHOTO: Greg M. Cooper - USA TODAY Sports)
🕑 Read Time: 1 minutes

On Thursday, New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October.

Gostkowski’s selection marks the fourth time in his career that he has earned Player of the Month honors and the first since September 2015. His other two selections came in October 2008 and 2013.  Gostkowski also has won six AFC Special Teams Player of the Week awards.

This past October, Gostkowski converted 11/12 field goal attempts, was a perfect 15/15 in extra point attempts, while kicking 17 touchbacks.  He also became the 19th kicker in NFL history to reach 350 career field goals after connecting on five field goals in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 14. Gostkowski presently leads the NFL in scoring among kickers with 77 points.

In the midst of his 13th season as a New England Patriot, Gostkowski is the teams all-time leading scorer with 1,690 points and 357 career field goals. is the Patriots all-time leading scorer with 1,690 points and 357 career field goals. He owns the top-three scoring seasons in team history and became the first player in NFL history with five 150-point seasons after scoring 156 points in 2017.

Teammate Josh Gordon tweeted praise for Gostkowski following the news.

https://twitter.com/JOSH_GORDONXII/status/1058023895335403521?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet


Tags: josh gordon Stephen Gostkowski

Comments are closed.

More Patriots News Headlines:

Patriots Trade Up, Take Utah Tackle in Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Patriots Trade Up, Take Utah Tackle in Round 1 of the NFL Draft

By: Ian Logue
The Patriots traded up in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, acquiring the 28th pick from Buffalo to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, bolstering…
3 hours ago
Thursday Patriots Notebook 4/23: Vrabel Set to Miss Day 3 of Draft ‘Seeking Counseling’

Thursday Patriots Notebook 4/23: Vrabel Set to Miss Day 3 of Draft ‘Seeking Counseling’

By: Ian Logue
Patriots prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, with predictions for their 31st pick and Mike Vrabel set to miss Day 3 for counseling.
15 hours ago
MORSE: Final Patriots Mock Draft

MORSE: Final Patriots Mock Draft

By: Mark Morse
Analyzing the unpredictable NFL Draft, MORSE's final Patriots mock draft projects key additions including EDGE Malachi Lawrence and LB Jake Golday.
22 hours ago
Former Patriots Super Bowl MVP Set to Announce Pick During Draft

Former Patriots Super Bowl MVP Set to Announce Pick During Draft

By: Ian Logue
Announcing a Patriots draft pick, former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch will represent New England, recalling his own Day 2 selection and legendary performances.
2 days ago
TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel’s Media Statement on Tuesday 4/21

TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel’s Media Statement on Tuesday 4/21

By: Ian Logue
Here's the transcript of what New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had to say during his statement in front of the media on Tuesday,…
3 days ago

Free Newsletter

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join 2,000+ fans getting exclusive stats, analysis, and insights delivered straight to their inbox every week. Never miss a play.

📊
Weekly Stats Deep-dive analysis
🎯
First Access New features & tools
📤
Breaking News Player Signings & Rumors

Subscribe Now

* required

Intuit Mailchimp