Special Teams Were the Stars of NFL's Wacky Week 10

fumble returned for a touchdown

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints returned a blocked field goal 88 yards for a touchdown. This was just one of many special teams blunders in Week 10 of the NFL season.

The Saints' blocked field goal was just one of four turnovers by the New York Jets' special teams in the game. The Jets also had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown, and they fumbled two punts.

The Jets' special teams miscues were not the only ones in Week 10. The Browns also had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown, and the Buccaneers had a field goal blocked.

Missed field goals

In addition to the blocked kicks, there were also several missed field goals in Week 10. The most notable miss came from the Patriots' Nick Folk, who missed a potential game-winning field goal in the final seconds of the game against the Colts.

Folk's miss was just one of several by Patriots' kickers this season. The Patriots have now missed seven field goals this season, which is tied for the most in the NFL.

Special teams can make a big difference

The special teams miscues in Week 10 show just how important special teams can be in the NFL. A big play by a special teams unit can change the momentum of a game, or even decide the outcome.

The Saints' blocked field goal return was a prime example of how a special teams play can make a big difference. The Saints were trailing 17-14 at the time, and the blocked field goal return gave them a 21-17 lead. The Saints went on to win the game 28-27.

The special teams miscues in Week 10 are a reminder that all three phases of the game are important in the NFL. Teams that can make big plays on special teams will have a better chance of winning games.