The new kickoff rules have made for a lot more returns this year. Those returns create the opportunity for D/ST fantasy points. This is a good thing.

But the story of 2025 so far hasn’t been those kickoff returns. It has been punt returns.

Last season, eight punts were returned for touchdowns. Through four weeks in 2025, seven have been—including three in Week 4 alone.

In New England, the Patriots waylaid the Carolina Panthers 42-13 in Week 4. However, the defense failed to produce much in the way of big plays—just a single sack. But thanks to Marcus Jones and his 87-yard punt return for a score, the Pats were a solid fantasy start,

As a matter of fact, in leagues that award points for return yards, Jones was that much more valuable—he had a 61-yarder too.

Now, chasing return touchd

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