Texas A&M product Braden Mann experienced both ends of the punting spectrum Sunday, delivering one of the longest punts in recent NFL history before a disastrous special teams play during the Philadelphia Eagles' 19-11 loss to the New York Giants.
Mann, who won the Ray Guy Award with the Aggies, delivered one of the game's biggest highlights late in the second quarter when Philadelphia was backed up near its own goal line. Facing fourth down from the Eagles' 8-yard line, Mann unleashed an 86-yard punt that sailed over Giants returner Charlie Jones before rolling out of bounds at New York's 6-yard line.
The kick was the longest in the NFL since 2001 and the second-longest in Eagles franchise history, trailing only Randall Cunningham's 91-yard punt
against the Giants in 1989.
However, Mann's afternoon took a bizarre turn in the fourth quarter.
After mishandling a high snap, Mann recovered the football and attempted to salvage the play. His ensuing punt failed to reach the original line of scrimmage, resulting in an official negative-2-yard punt. The mistake gave New York excellent field position, and the Giants capitalized with a field goal to extend their lead to 19-8.
Despite the unusual sequence, Mann also delivered a 60-yard punt during the contest, showcasing the leg strength that made him one of college football's premier specialists. Mann earned the Ray Guy Award at Texas A&M in 2018 before being selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Sunday's performance showcased both his exceptional ability and the unpredictable nature of special teams, producing one of the NFL season's most unusual punting performances.
Watch Mann's two punts below.
Braden Mann with an 86-yard punt and a -2 yard punt in the same game. 😳 pic.twitter.com/QbQHsTnE9Q
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