(AP) — From a punt return returned for a touchdown to a missed field goal, special teams played a key factor during Sunday’s 42-13 win by the New England Patriots over the Carolina Panthers. A sharp cut to the inside enabled Jones to get in the clear and earn his second punt return for a score in his career. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)Jones came close to adding a second punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter before falling at the Panthers 14-yard line. Jones also established a new franchise single-game record for punt return yardage (167). Jones’ first NFL punt return for a score came in near walk-off fashion during his rookie season in 2022.