Cardinals’ Phil Dawson named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Nov 29, 2017, 7:41 AM | Updated: 11:31 am

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

After booting four field goals, including a 57-yard game-winner last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Wednesday.

The 57-yarder, which came with one second remaining in the fourth quarter of Arizona’s 27-24 win, was the longest in Dawson’s 19-year NFL career. It was also the third-longest field goal in Cardinals franchise history and his 40th career make of longer than 50 yards. Dawson is one of only six kickers in NFL history with that many 50-plus-yard field goals in a career.

The 42-year-old also connected from 32, 42 and 48 yards in the contest.

The award marks the fifth time in Dawson’s career that he’s won a weekly special teams honor and the first time since Week 5 of the 2014 season, when he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

Dawson joins receiver J.J. Nelson, running back Adrian Peterson and linebacker Karlos Dansby as Cardinals who have garnered weekly awards this season.

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Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) kicks a game winning 57-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as punter Andy Lee (2) holds, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates a defensive stop against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu (32) and Deone Bucannon (20) during the second half of an NFL football game at Twickenham Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) reacts to a missed pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars , Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) can't make the catch has Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and cornerback Aaron Colvin (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) is dragged down by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) can't make the catch as Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) kicks a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars as punter Andy Lee (2) holds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) throws under pressure from Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) is hit by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) eludes Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) scores a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) runs after the catch for a touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) and pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates his sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (4) celebrates his field goal with punter Brad Nortman (3) as Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) watches is split the uprights during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) slides as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates his sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars with defensive end Frostee Rucker (92) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) fumbles the football as Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Haason Reddick defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. Bortles recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) tries to avoid Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) tries to avoid Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) fumbles the football as Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Haason Reddick makes the hit during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. Bortles recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy (80) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) eludes Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) is tackled bye Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tramon Williams (25) and inside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) runs in a fumble recovery for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle John Wetzel (73) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown with defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) and middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores a two point conversion as Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) runs in a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) and strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals by kicking the ball to fans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) forces a fumble as he sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Jaguars recovered for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) can't stay in bounds as Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals with defensive end Dante Fowler (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) celebrates his game winning 57-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) greets Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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