The Atlanta Falcons may have saved their season by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night. It was an uncomfortably close matchup and if not for a dominant special teams effort, the Falcons could have easily lost their fifth game in a row.
Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was arguably the difference-maker in Week 15, recording two blocked punts in Atlanta’s 15-9 victory. Hodge, who has been unafraid to do the dirty work all season long, was awarded NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts.
Rock out, Red 🎸
Your NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, KhaDarel Hodge!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/a4mQMVCC41
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 18, 2024
Hodge, 29, has five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown this season. The veteran wideout sealed the team’s Week 5 win over the Buccaneers with a 45-yard touchdown catch in overtime.
Perhaps with Michael Penix Jr. taking over at quarterback, Hodge will get more looks on offense over the final three weeks of the season.
