Marcus Jones saved the New England Patriots on Sunday, and the NFL is recognizing him for his efforts.
The Patriots rookie was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday after his 84-yard punt return for a touchdown with less than a minute remaining lifted New England a 10-3 win over the division rival New York Jets.
Jones' heroic play was the first punt return for a touchdown in the NFL this season, and the second-latest punt return TD since the 1970 NFL merger, trailing only DeSean Jackson's walk-off punt return for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010.