Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London

Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London | iNFOnews.ca
Teammates cheer as Jacksonville Jaguars' Parker Washington (11) falls into the endzone for a 96-yard touchdown on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

LONDON (AP) — Jacksonville receiver Parker Washington scampered 96 yards for the longest punt return touchdown in Jaguars history, the feat coming Sunday against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium.

Washington turned at the goal line and did a “Nestea plunge” backward into the end zone. The touchdown and subsequent two-point conversion gave Jacksonville a 22-10 lead.

Washington, who was handling punt return duties for the injured Devin Duvernay, retreated to catch a 66-yard punt at the Jacksonville 4, went straight and then left to avoid two tacklers into open space. He cruised past punter Bryce Baringer at midfield and was in the clear.

“He was booming them, so I knew he could outkick the coverage,” Washington said. “I saw the opportunity and I was just like, ‘let’s be aggressive,’ and it paid off.”

The Jags won 32-16.

Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London | iNFOnews.ca
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Parker Washington breaks through the New England Patriots defense for a 96-yard punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London | iNFOnews.ca
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Parker Washington breaks from New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer (17) to score on a 96-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London | iNFOnews.ca
Teammates cheer as Jacksonville Jaguars’ Parker Washington (11) falls into the endzone for a 96-yard touchdown on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Parker Washington sets Jaguars record with a 96-yard punt return for TD in London | iNFOnews.ca
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) returns a punt for a 96-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

___

AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles