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Giants PK Lawrence Tynes Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week

Found September 26, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Lawrence Tynes,  Jason Hanson
TEAMS: New York Giants,  Carolina Panthers,  Detroit Lions
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Lawrence Tynes went a perfect 5-for-5 against the Carolina Panthers last week and as a result has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Along with his three extra points, Tynes racked up 18 of the Giants' 36 points in their 36-7 blowout victory. His longest field goal Thursday night went for 49 yards and he also hit from 47, 30, 36 and 27.

His 10 field goals this season is tied for the league lead with the Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson, who is 10-for-11 on the season.

Source: Newark Star-Ledger
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