1) Marcus Jones certainly ended up being a key part of this game, with the defensive back injecting some energy early after he broke off an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown late in the first quarter.<\/p>\n
That score came after New England had gone 3-and-out on their first possession, and the defense had finally gotten a stop on the Panthers on their second drive after scoring to begin the game and again getting into Patriots territory.<\/p>\n
As the ball landed at the New England 13, it looked like the Panthers thought Jones would simply make the fair catch.\u00a0 Instead, Jones caught the ball and slid to his right and eluded two defenders, breaking a tackle and then slipping up the left sideline.<\/p>\n
With multiple defenders out in front, Jones was off to the races, with Alex Austin, Dell Pettus, and Brendan Schooler racing downfield with him as the four players celebrated in the end zone.<\/p>\n
\n.@MarcusJonesocho<\/a> TO THE HOUSE 💥<\/p>\n
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