Former BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy’s first NFL touchdown came in a big moment for his New England Patriots team.
With the game tied at 24 in the third quarter, teammate Dont’a Hightower blocked a punt by Chicago’s Pat O’Donnell. After initially struggling to pick up the ball, Van Noy finally scooped it up and ran 29 yards untouched for the go-ahead touchdown with 5:53 left in the third quarter.
The play helped the Patriots rally from down 17-7 to take the 31-24 lead, and proved to be critical in New England’s 38-31 win over the Bears on Sunday.