Congrats Pratter (Pray-ter)

Via DenverBroncos.com

Matt Prater has been an integral piece behind the Broncos’ 3-0 start, and the rest of the league has taken notice.

Prater will be named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, the Broncos were informed on Wednesday. It is the first such award of his NFL career, and marks the first time since October 2005 (punter Todd Sauerbrun) that a Bronco has won the award.

Prater’s recognition is also only the fourth time a Denver player has received the nomination since it was initiated by the NFL in 1993.

Prater was near perfect on his September field goals, making 7-of-9 attempts, including all three of kicks from 40 or more yards. Only three other AFC kickers made all their kicks from that distance, and Prater was also a perfect 5 of 5 on extra point attempts.

Beyond putting points on the board, Prater helped set the tone in the field position game for the Broncos No. 1 defense. He booted 13-of-15 September kickoffs into the end zone, with seven going for touchbacks. With those kicks, the Broncos lead the AFC in lowest average opponent starting position (20.6-yd. line) and total defense (214.7 yds. per game)