Sunday, November 4, 2007

Antonio Cromartie sets NFL record with 109-yard FG return


WEEK 9: San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended Sunday at Minnesota - the longest play in NFL history. Play Video! But San Diego looses to the Minnesota Vikings 35-17. The previous record for longest play was 108 yards, missed field goal returns, shared by Chicago teammates Devin Hester and Nathan Vasher and a 108 yard kickoff return by New England's Ellis Hobbs.

There have been three 100-yard TDs in Week 9
Glenn Holt, 100-yard kickoff return
Antonio Cromartie, 109-yard missed FG
Maurice Jones-Drew, 100-yard kickoff return


The last time there were three-plus 100-yard TDs in the same week/day was on Oct. 26, 1958 ...
Lenny Lyles Colts Kick return 101
Terry Barr Lions Kick return 104
Leroy Bolden Browns Kick return 102

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