Former Florida punter Tommy Townsend and previous South Carolina outdoor linebacker Melvin Ingram earned AFC Participant of the Month honors.

Townsend used to be named the AFC Particular Groups Participant of the Month for his efficiency in September. He has been a constant punter for the Kansas Town Chiefs within the 1st month of the season. In 3 video games, he tried 11 punts for a mean of 55.6 yards in line with punt.

AFC Gamers of the Month! (September)@Lj_era8 | @MelvinIngram | @tommy_townsend percent.twitter.com/FHobReSzFn

— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2022

In Week 2 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, Townsend blasted a 74-yard punt on the finish of the first part that ran out the clock. That became out to be a an important particular groups play for the Chiefs. Since becoming a member of the NFL in 2020, Townsend emerged as probably the most best punters within the league.

For Ingram, he earned the AFC Defensive Participant of the Month honor together with his stout defensive play in 3 video games. He recorded 2 sacks and three tackles for a loss to start out off the season. Ingram additionally had 1 pressured fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries.

The Miami Dolphins helped Ingram redirect his profession in his eleventh NFL season. Ingram’s defensive efficiency contributed to the Dolphins’ early season luck. He’s in his 1st season with the Dolphins after bouncing round with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chiefs in 2021. He spent 9 seasons with the Chargers from 2012 to 2020.

Ingram and Townsend earned their honors on protection and particular groups.