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Patriots Captain Earns Coveted Honor After Setting Franchise Record

Patriots Captain Earns Coveted Honor After Setting Franchise Record

Summary

During a game against the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots player Marcus Jones set a new team record with 167 punt return yards. His performance included an 87-yard punt return touchdown, earning him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. Jones is currently the league leader in total punt return yards.

Key Facts

  • Marcus Jones is a captain of the New England Patriots.
  • He set a new team record with 167 punt return yards in a single game.
  • Jones scored an 87-yard punt return touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
  • He was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.
  • This is the second time Jones has received this weekly award; the first was in 2022.
  • Jones currently leads the NFL in total punt return yards, with 202 yards.
  • He averages 55.7 yards per punt return, the second-highest in NFL history.
  • The New England Patriots' special teams have been crucial to their early season success.
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