Ad Disclosure
Kadarius Toney scores go-ahead TD, then breaks free for longest punt return in Super Bowl history
Published:
Kadarius Toney made a pair of game-changing plays in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
First, Toney scored the go-ahead touchdown to give the Chiefs a 28-27 lead early in the final stanza. The touchdown came on 3rd and 3 with under 12 minutes to go in the contest.
Here’s that play:
Joka in for 6 on the biggest stage!#GatorMade | @0fficialC2N pic.twitter.com/zR2aBYo54F
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) February 13, 2023
Then, after an Eagles 3-and-out, Toney changed the game again.
He caught a low line drive punt, broke a tackle, got to the edge and then used his speed to get down the near sideline for the longest punt return touchdown in NFL history.
All told, it was a 65-yard touchdown which set up the Chiefs to score another touchdown.
Here’s the play:
Kadarius Toney with a massive punt return. 65-yards to the 5-yard line!
The former #Giants 1st round pick had a touchdown earlier too.pic.twitter.com/l255p4yOI0
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 13, 2023
A few players later, Skyy Moore found the end zone to give the Chiefs a 35-27 lead.
This is easily the biggest game of Toney’s relatively short NFL career. After failing to make an impact with the Giants, he was picked up by the Chiefs earlier this season and has found a role with the team. He caught 14 passes for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns for KC in the regular season this year.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
