Can you return a punt for a touchdown?
Both kickoff and punt returns are special teams plays with one team set up as returners and the other as the coverage team. The coverage team kicks the ball downfield and tries to tackle the return man. If they fail to do so and the return man runs it all the way back for a touchdown, it is called a touchdown return.
Who holds the record for most punt returns for touchdowns?
Leaders
| Player | TD | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Hester | 14 | 2006-2016 |
| Eric Metcalf | 10 | 1989-2002 |
| Brian Mitchell | 9 | 1990-2003 |
| Jack Christiansen+ | 8 | 1951-1958 |
When was the last punt return for touchdown?
The Chicago Bears scored 1 touchdown on a punt return versus the Packers on December 12.
| TEAM | DATE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 11/16/2003 | L 21-23 |
| Chicago Bears | 9/20/1998 | L 15-27 |
| Chicago Bears | 12/1/1994 | L 27-33 |
| Chicago Bears | 12/29/1990 | L 10-21 |
Has the opening kickoff in Super Bowl ever been returned for touchdown?
Percy Harvin scored 1 touchdown on a kick return in Super Bowl XLVIII versus the Broncos on February 2, 2014.
Can you return a punt from the endzone?
A blocked punt goes back into the end zone and the defensive team intentionally bats or kicks the ball out the back of the end zone. The offense must decline the penalty.
Can a punter return his own punt?
Yes, when punting the punter himself as well as any of his teammates have the option to catch the ball. Though when a punt is caught by the punting team they do not remain in possession of the ball.
What is the longest punt-return in NFL history?
Here is a look at some of the longest punt returns taken all the way. Robert Bailey’s unique 103-yard return for the Rams.
Who holds the record for most kick off returns?
Brian Mitchell
Brian Mitchell He retired in 2003, with the NFL record for most most kick returns (607), most kick return yards (14,014), most punt returns (463), and most punt return yards (4,999).
What is the longest punt return in history?
What’s the longest punt return in NFL history?
Jakeem Grant’s 97-yard punt return TD among longest in NFL history.
How many kickoffs have been returned in the Super Bowl?
Not so fast. The Super Bowl is a different animal. Over the last 20 years, only two opening kickoffs have produced a touchback. Eighteen of the last 20 opening kickoffs have been returned.
What’s the longest kickoff return in Super Bowl history?
108 yards
Jacoby Jones took Super Bowl XLVII into his own hands as he took the second-half kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown. The return man set up shop as deep as the end zone would allow and then tied the record for the longest kick return in NFL history.