Chicago Bears star Cole Kmet had quite a day in London on Sunday, scoring two touchdowns from tight end – and filling in as an emergency long snapper.
The former Notre Dame player, 25, had one of the most impressive games of his career in the victory over the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and certainly earned his salary by helping out in a minor role.
After an early injury to long snapper Scott Daly saw him out of the game, Kmet stepped in as a replacement player.
Incredibly, Kmet scored the first touchdown of the game, meaning that instead of celebrating, he had to step up and go for the extra point himself.
Kmet became the first long snapper in NFL history to score two touchdowns in a game, repeating the feat just two drives later – scoring another TD and then snapping the ball for the PAT.
Cole Kmet dives for his first touchdown of the day in the Bears’ win over the Jags in London
Kmet celebrated one of his two touchdowns by pretending to hit a home run out of the park
Seconds later, Kmet (left) played his secondary role as the team’s long snapper for the PAT
On social media, fans went wild over the rare feat, with Pat McAfee writing: “COLE KMET IS AN ABSOLUTE DAWG.. A throwback.. a stud.. a beast.. A FOOTBALL PLAYER.”
By halftime he had four receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns, and in the second half he added another catch for a total of an impressive 70 yards.
It was a great day out in London for the Bears, who sealed a 35-16 victory to move to 4-2 for the season, while the Jags fell to 1-5.
Quarterback Caleb Williams showed off his incredible arm in the win, throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns.
