TEMPE, Ariz. -- Chandler Catanzaro says he isn't a student of football history and doesn't pore over his stats, at least not yet.

He's just trying to keep his spot on the Arizona Cardinals and establish himself throughout the league. But he was well aware of his 14-for-14 start to his rookie year, which, through five games, set a new Cardinals franchise record, and how it fits into his personal record book.

Combined with his 7-for-7 showing in the preseason, Catanzaro pointed out he's made 21 straight, which is the longest streak of his football career.

"I'm not really thinking about that," Catanzaro said. "I'm just focused on doing my thing, especially now being a rookie and just trying to solidify myself in the league. I'm just really focused on what I'm doing. I'm not a huge stats guy."

Others are, however. His perfection is starting to get him noticed. He was named the NFC special teams player of the week Wednesday after going 3-for-3 in Sunday's win over the Washington Redskins. Catanzaro is just the latest in a line of young, consistent kickers. He's one kick away from tying St. Louis' Greg Zuerlein for the longest consecutive streak to start a season for a rookie in NFL history.

Washington's Kai Forbath is the last kicker to hit at least 14 straight -- part of a run of 17 consecutive in 2012, according to ESPN Stats & Information. And the streak for the most consecutive field goals deepest into a season belongs to former Denver Broncos kicker Rich Karlis, who made 11 straight through eight games, per ESPN Stats & Information.

Catanzaro understands the significance of his streak, but he's content without the spotlight shining his way.

"I like flying under the radar," Catanzaro said. "I don't like to be put on a pedestal or anything. I know that complacency can kill you. I'm just playing for God, playing for my family, and I'm just going to try to keep it rolling, try keeping the streak rolling."

One person who doesn't like talking about Catanzaro's streak is his head coach.

Asked about the rookie's run during his postgame press conference Sunday, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians almost cut the question off.

"You keep jinxing him, man," Arians said as he knocked on the lectern. "He's done a heck of a job."

As an NFL record looms, Catanzaro continued to stay focused on his next kick. He's relying on his preparation, but at 23, he has the self-awareness to not let the moment pass him by.

"I'm real excited about where I am," Catanzaro said. "I have to step back and realize it's a great start, obviously, but in order to keep going it's all about how you finish so I'm just, again, trying to look for ways to get better on film and go from there."