Eddy Piaeiro named NFC special teams player of the week

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - Eddy Piñeiro didn't get a piggyback ride this time, but he did get an award.

The Panthers kicker was named NFC special teams player of the week Wednesday after his latest walk-off field goal to win a game.

The one he hit against the Texans in Week 8 seems like forever ago, but it was followed by a memorable celebration that saw him riding across the field on the back of p