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Have 2 NFL teams ever exchanged kickoff returns for touchdowns?
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Yes, at least 4 times in recent history.
1) Super Bowl XXXV between the Ravens and Giants - Ron Dixon of the Giants returned a kickoff 97 yards for a TD immediately followed by Jermaine Lewis of the Ravens returning a kickoff 84 yards for a TD.
2) Falcons and Rams on October 15, 2000 - Darrick Vaughn of the Falcons returned the game's opening kickoff 96 yards for a TD. Tony Horne of the Rams returned the following kickoff 103 yards for TD.
3) Packers and Lions on September 6, 1998 - Terry Fair of the Lions returned a kickoff 101 yards for a TD immediately followed by Roell Preston of the Packers returning a kickoff 100 yards for a TD.
4) Patriots and Raiders on December 14, 2008 - Justin Miller of the Raiders returned a kickoff 91 yards for a TD immediately followed by Ellis Hobbs of the Patriots returning a kickoff 95 yards for a TD.
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What are special teams?
Just like you have players that play on offense, players that play on defense, Special Teams are the players that play on kicking plays (for example kicking a field goal or punting the ball and also for kickoffs and kickoff returns).
What NFL defense holds the record for not allowing a touchdown on the opening kickoff?
Special Teams sir, special teams.
What positions go on the field for a kickoff in football?
special teams. it is a team chosen by the coach made up of the quikest from defense and offense.
What percentage of all touchdowns in nfl are scored by defense?
In the 2010 regular season, there were 1270 touchdowns scored ... 1150 by the offense, 79 by the defense, and 41 by special teams. This puts TDs scored by the defense at 6.2%.
Who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the Super Bowl?
The Green Bay Packers who won the first two Super Bowls (1966 & 1967 Seasons) finally returned to Super Bowl XXXI for the 1996 Season, where Desmond Howard, Kick Returner for the Packers, returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. He was awarded the title of MVP of the Super Bowl, first time honor for a Special Teams player.
What are special teams?
Just like you have players that play on offense, players that play on defense, Special Teams are the players that play on kicking plays (for example kicking a field goal or punting the ball and also for kickoffs and kickoff returns).
What NFL defense holds the record for not allowing a touchdown on the opening kickoff?
Special Teams sir, special teams.
How many touchdowns did the New England Patriots have for the 2010 season?
They scored a total of 64 touchdowns: 5 defensive, 3 special teams, 19 rushing, and 37 passing
How many touchdowns did Jerry Rice score on Deion Sanders?
Jerry Rice has scored 14 touchdowns against Sanders.think you will find he scored 14 against teams sanders played for not when he was covered by sanders
What positions go on the field for a kickoff in football?
special teams. it is a team chosen by the coach made up of the quikest from defense and offense.
What percentage of all touchdowns in nfl are scored by defense?
In the 2010 regular season, there were 1270 touchdowns scored ... 1150 by the offense, 79 by the defense, and 41 by special teams. This puts TDs scored by the defense at 6.2%.
Who is the only person to score game tying touchdowns in the 4th quarter of a Super Bowl for 2 different teams?
Kurt Warner
Returned field goal in football is this considered a defensive touchdown?
No. This would be considered a special teams TD similar to a kickoff return for a TD or punt return for a TD.
What is a k-ball?
While NFL teams are allowed to practice with regular game balls, a "K" Ball is the term used by special teams for a brand new ball, not used until kickoff - hence the term K-Ball.
What is notable about Allen Rossum?
Allen Rossum is a retired American football player. He played professionally from 1998 to 2009, and is the only player in NFL history to have a kickoff return for a touchdown with five different teams.
Why cant teams punt the football after a touchdown?
The rules set it up specifically saying that the team must kickoff from the tee. Now if there was a safety against that team, then they must punt the ball to the opposing team.
What is a football teams defense?
A defense is the opposite of offense they stop the offense from touchdowns,passes and etc. If the offense fumbles the football they got a ready to recover it. They can also catch a ball called a intercepation.
