Raiders score NFL's first kickoff return touchdown of 2026
The Jets moved back into the lead on a second quarter touchdown, but their edge over the Raiders did not last long.
In a thrilling NFL match, the Raiders claimed the first kickoff return touchdown of 2026, propelling them to a 14-13 lead over the Jets with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half. The game-changing play was made by Dylan Laube, who returned the kickoff an impressive 95 yards. Earlier in the game, Geno Smith orchestrated an eight-play, 70-yard drive, culminating in an 18-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams, which put the Jets ahead 13-7.
Despite a drop by Adonai Mitchell on a well-executed deep pass, the Raiders' scoring play marked a significant shift in the game's momentum.
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