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Chiefs’ De’Anthony Thomas is AFC special teams player of week

By RANDY COVITZ

The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs running back De'Anthony Thomas (13) celebrated after his 81-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during NFL action on December 14, 2014 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 31-13.
Kansas City Chiefs running back De'Anthony Thomas (13) celebrated after his 81-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during NFL action on December 14, 2014 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 31-13. David Eulitt The Kansas City Star

Chiefs rookie De’Anthony Thomas was selected AFC special teams player of the week for his performance in last Sunday’s 31-13 win over Oakland.

Thomas returned eight punts for 156 yards, second-most in club history, including an 81-yard touchdown.

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This story was originally published December 17, 2014 at 11:08 AM with the headline "Chiefs’ De’Anthony Thomas is AFC special teams player of week."

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