"AKERS GETS NFC'S WEEKLY AWARD " - WELL EARNED IF YOU ASK ME.

"November 30, 2005
By DAVE SPADARO

Placekicker David Akers was perfect on Sunday, nailing all four of his field goal attempts in the Eagles' 19-14 win over Green Bay, and has been named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts.
It is the seventh time he has earned the award.
Returning to the full-time kicking duties for the first week since he tore a hamstring against Oakland (Sept. 25), Akers handled the kickoff responsibilities and the field-goal duties flawlessly.
His kickoffs had good hang time and distance, allowing the Eagles to cover Green Bay's kick return game and even force a fumble, which the Eagles turned into three critical points late in the game.
On field goals, Akers was good on attempts from 44 yards, 38 yards, 37 yards and 33 yards.
Added up, he was the best in the business in the NFC during the week.
"I felt good out there and everything was good as far as timing and all that," said Akers. "It's a team effort, so Mike (Bartrum) and Koy (Detmer) and the blockers did a great job for me.
"I feel like every day I keep working hard on getting my leg right and I'm getting better and better.""