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Bengals Receiver Electrifies with Dual Kickoff Return TDs
2 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Bengals' Charlie Jones returns two kickoffs for TDs
- First player to achieve this since new kickoff rules in 2024
- Jones' 98-yard and 100-yard returns spark win over Bears
On November 2, 2025, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones etched his name in the NFL record books. During the Bengals' game against the Chicago Bears, Jones returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, marking the first time a player has achieved this feat since the league's new kickoff rules were put in place last season.
The dynamic kickoff rule, which was made permanent this year, has brought more excitement to the play by placing coverage players and blockers closer together. Jones took full advantage, finding a seam on the left side of the field and racing untouched to the end zone. This was not the first time Jones has found success under the new rules - he also had a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown during Week 7 of last season against the Cleveland Browns.
With his two electrifying scores, Jones has become the only player to record multiple kickoff return touchdowns since the rule change. The Bengals went on to defeat the Bears, with Jones' heroics playing a crucial role in the victory.
