Michael DiRocco, ESPN Employees Author
It appeared like Jacksonville Jaguars returner/WR Parker Washington made a giant mistake, however it turned out to be a game-changing, 96-yard play.
Washington backed up inside his 5-yard line to catch a punt — gamers often let these bounce so it hopefully goes into the top zone — and caught the ball at his 3-yard line. He ran to his left, bought blocks from Yasir Abdullah and Antonio Johnson contained in the 20-yard line and one other by Devin Lloyd on the 27-yard line, and bought previous Patriots punter Bryce Baringer on the 47-yard line and coasted to a landing.
PARKER WASHINGTON. 96-YARD PUNT RETURN TD.
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That was the longest punt return landing in Jaguars historical past, surpassing the 91-yarder by Keelan Cole in opposition to Inexperienced Bay in 2020.
It was additionally the primary particular groups landing in a world recreation (out of 266 touchdowns scored within the worldwide video games), per ESPN Analysis.
After the Patriots jumped offside on the PAT, the Jaguars went for 2 and Trevor Lawrence related with Brian Thomas Jr. behind the top zone. That put the Jaguars forward 22-10, with all 22 factors coming within the second quarter to erase a 10-0 deficit.
