ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit coach Jim Schwartz likes the play of his special teams.
Schwartz praised the punt team after the Lions’ 26-17 preseason win Friday night over the New York Jets.
The Lions rookie punters averaged 43.5 yards in splitting six kicks and each landed one inside the 20-yard line. The Jets returned only two for a combined 19 yards.
Sam Martin, a fifth-round selection in the NFL draft, also kicked off three times in the first half. His performance included a 54-yarder on his first attempt.
