For most players, the sight of two opposing players bearing down on them on a punt return would have prompted the call for a fair catch.

Of course, most special teamers aren’t quite like Marcus Jones.

“I’m pretty ruthless back there,” Jones said Sunday of his decision to run with the ball from New England’s 13-yard line.

It didn’t take long for the Carolina Panthers to witness Jones’ playmaking capabilities firsthand.

With New England in need of a lift after a flat start to Sunday’s home matchup against Carolina, Jones gave his team new life.

As both Akayleb Evans and Thomas Incoom homed in on Jones on the punt return, the shifty returner cut to his right — shaking off Evans as he clasped in vain to his left leg.

Jones then shifted back to his left as three Carolina players converg

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