New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson accomplished something for the first time in his six-year career on Wednesday, while also snapping a nearly three-year drought for the franchise as well.

The veteran dual-threat earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors on Wednesday following his 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Gibson finished the victory with six kick returns for 171 yards while adding five carries for 27 yards and a one-yard reception as well.

“Patriots RB Antonio Gibson has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, with his big play the 90-yard kickoff return for a TD in the fourth quarter. Gibson said he was talking to himself before the play … and so he plans to keep talking to himself this week,” ESPN’s

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