NFC Names McLaughlin Special Teams Player of Month
Tampa Bay kicker Chase McLaughlin earned the honor after making all 18 kicks he attempted in October.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
The NFC named Chase McLaughlin its Special Teams Player of the Month for October. McLaughlin made all 18 kicks he attempted during the month, including seven field goals.
Why it matters
The honor recognizes a perfect month of kicking for McLaughlin, who has been reliable across the season. His accuracy has made him one of the league's most consistent scoring options for Tampa Bay.
McLaughlin has made 17 point-after tries and all 19 field-goal attempts this season, a total of 74 points that leads the NFL. The source does not address how the streak compares to kickers league-wide beyond the NFL-leading total.
The players
Chase McLaughlin
Chase McLaughlin is a placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers known for his accuracy on long field goals.
The details
McLaughlin connected on all four of his attempts from 50 yards or more this season. He scored 13 points against Pittsburgh in Week 6 and 11 points in the Week 7 win at Carolina.
Timeline
October: McLaughlin made all 18 kicks attempted during the month.
Week 6: McLaughlin scored 13 points against Pittsburgh.
Week 7: McLaughlin scored 11 points in a win at Carolina.
Season Trajectory
McLaughlin's current 19 consecutive field goals rank third in franchise history, behind Connor Barth's 25-kick streak from October 2011 to September 2012. His 74 points lead the NFL and anchor Tampa Bay's scoring as the season moves forward.
McLaughlin's 74 points lead the league, a figure that matters for fantasy rosters where kicker scoring can decide close matchups. His perfect field-goal record this season makes him a dependable pick for weekly lineups.
The takeaway
Consistency from special teams can quietly decide close games, and McLaughlin's October shows how much a reliable kicker contributes to a winning season. Fans and fantasy managers should track kicker production, since a single missed kick can swing results.
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