Levi Drake Rodriguez Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
In a week filled with highlight performances across the NFL, none shined brighter on special teams than Levi Drake Rodriguez. The Green Bay Packers’ dynamic rookie return specialist has officially been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, a well-deserved honor after his electrifying display that turned the tide in Sunday’s victory.
Rodriguez delivered a breakout performance that will be remembered by fans at Lambeau Field for years to come. Midway through the second quarter, he stunned the crowd with a 97-yard kickoff return touchdown, the longest by a Packers player since 2011. His blazing speed, sharp vision, and fearless running ability sliced through defenders, igniting both his teammates and the home crowd. That play not only shifted momentum but also showcased why the Packers had so much faith in the undrafted rookie out of Texas A&M.
But Rodriguez didn’t stop there. Throughout the game, he continued to make a difference—averaging 34.6 yards per return, pinning the opposing team deep in their own territory multiple times, and even downing a crucial punt inside the 5-yard line late in the fourth quarter. His all-around awareness and consistency were instrumental in securing Green Bay’s narrow 27–23 win.
Head coach Matt LaFleur praised the young standout after the game, calling him “a spark plug who changes the energy of the game the moment he touches the ball.” Teammates echoed that sentiment, with quarterback Jordan Love noting that Rodriguez’s effort “set the tone” for the offense and gave the team “the confidence to close it out strong.”
This marks the first league honor of Levi Drake Rodriguez’s NFL career and adds to his growing reputation as one of the league’s most promising young playmakers on special teams. His recognition also highlights the Packers’ renewed focus on explosive, game-changing special teams performances—a department that has seen dramatic improvement this season.
For fans in Green Bay, Rodriguez’s breakout moment symbolizes more than just a weekly award—it’s a glimpse of a future star in the making. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the electric returner to see what magic he delivers next.