Rookie Sensation! Dylan Laube Electrifies with 95-Yard Kickoff Return Touchdown
Raiders' Dylan Laube made history with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Jets, marking the NFL's first of the season and the Raiders' first since 2011. The Westhampton product's achievement also highlighted a rare matchup of two Hansen Award winners on the field.
In a thrilling moment on Sunday’s game against the Jets at MetLife Stadium, Raiders player Dylan Laube delivered a spectacular 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter. This marked Laube's second career touchdown, following a run he scored last month against the Patriots, and notably, it was the first kickoff returned for a touchdown in the entire NFL season. For the Raiders, it was an even more significant achievement, being the team's first kickoff return for a touchdown since 2011.
The pivotal play unfolded when Laube, a product of Westhampton, received the kickoff at the 5-yard line. He then sprinted untouched down the left sideline, crossing the goal line to give the Raiders a crucial 14-13 lead with 10:44 remaining in the second quarter. This electrifying play was widely celebrated, with the NFL itself highlighting the