Former Auburn DB Daniel Thomas blocks punt, scores first NFL TD

Former Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday.

In the third quarter of the Jacksonville-Los Angeles Chargers game, Thomas came up with a huge play for the Jaguars’ special teams. Thomas blocked a Los Angeles punt from deep within Chargers territory and then scooped it up, turning the turnover into a touchdown.

A blocked punt and a scoop and score has the Jaguars up in Inglewood 👀 #SGG pic.twitter.com/4kXzUJp21n

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With the extra point, Jacksonville took a 21-16 lead on LA. The Chargers dominated the rest of the way, though, winning 39-29.