Texans special teams coordinator praises Jaylin Noel's return game improvement

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Texans special teams coordinator praises Jaylin Noel's return game improvement
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Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross highlighted Jaylin Noel's progress as a kick and punt returner ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants. Ross noted that Noel has shown significant improvement, averaging 32.5 yards per kick return and 8.2 yards per punt return this season. Despite a challenging game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he only gained two yards on one punt return, Ross expressed confidence in Noel's abilities and his potential to impact future games. The Texans will face the Giants, who have allowed 10.1 yards per punt return and 25.2 yards per kick return this season.

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  • •Frank Ross commended Jaylin Noel's special teams performance this season.
  • •Noel averaged 32.5 yards on kick returns in a game against the Jaguars.
  • •He has gained 8.2 yards on average for punt returns this season.
  • •Texans play the Giants, who are tough against returns.
  • •Noel's confidence continues to grow as he makes significant plays.
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Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross discusses Jaylin Noel's improvement in the kick and punt return game ahead of Week 7 vs Giants.

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