What happened: San Francisco punter Corliss Waitman earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. The fourth-year South Alabama product re-signed with San Francisco in August and holds the punting job.

Why it matters: Reliable punting flips field position and reduces pressure on coverage units. Early league recognition points to a solid return on keeping continuity at the spot.

What to watch: San Francisco moves deeper into the regular-season schedule with stability at punter.