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This was another big week in the NFL and as always, we round up five things you may have missed from such a packed weekend of action. We had two rookies make their NFL debut and while neither got a win, both found the end zone in their debut.
We also had players taking on positions they aren’t usually lined up for, a few forced fumbled and trick plays, some that worked and some that the teams would like to take back.
There is a lot to catch up on, so let’s get to it:
Did anyone have a better Sunday then Cole Kmet? Probably not. The veteran tight end had to work overtime, stepping in as the emergency long snapper. With Scott daily ruled out with a knee injury, the team was relying on Kmet to play special teams against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Kmet made it to the end zone on a 31-yard reception from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and while normally a tight ends job would end there, Kmet had to go back out for the extra point.
His second touchdown of the half came from a two-yard play and once again, he helped the kicking unit put the extra point on the board.
Kmet made history with his performance, becoming the first long snapper in history to score two touchdowns in one half.
Rookies throw first career TDs
Two rookies made their NFL debuts on Sunday; New England Patriots No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye and New Orleans Saints fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler. Both were able to find the end zone in their debuts.
Maye and the Patriots offense found the end zone right before halftime, when the rookie connected with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for 40 yards. Maye went on to throw three touchdowns in the Patriots 42–21 loss to the Houston Texans.
Here’s a look at the TD:
Rattler also got his first touchdown in the second quarter, connecting with Bob Means for 10 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-10-14 17:31:34
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