Ryan Harris (68) of the Denver Broncos congratulates Brandon McManus (8) on a made field goal on Sept. 13, 2015 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
Clutch kicks and the long-distance leg of Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus earned him October’s AFC Special Teams Player of the Month award.
McManus made 10-of-11 field goals in three October games, all wins. He also made all five of his PATs.
His 39-yard field goal in Week 4 against Minnesota and 34-yard field goal in Week 6 at Cleveland were game-winning kicks to keep the Broncos undefeated.
McManus has been a completely different kicker since eliminating the jab step from his kicking windup and it has been for the Broncos’ benefit.
He led all AFC players in points per game with 11.7 in October. McManus is 16-of-17 on the season with a long of 57 yards. He’s made all 13 of his PATs and obtained a touchback in over 70 percent of his kickoffs.
This was McManus’ first honor of his career and the team’s second monthly conference award with outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware taking home award.
Former Broncos kicker Connor Barth was the last Denver player to win this particular honor. He received the award in December 2014.
