Atlanta Falcons: Top players from preseason loss to Jets

Winners: Devin Hester, WR/ST

Aug 21, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) returns a kick off during first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Hester is entering into his second year with the Atlanta Falcons, but will likely have a much different role. In 2014, Hester was one of the top four wide receivers, but that likely wont be the case in 2015. With the additions of Leonard Hankerson and Justin Hardy, Hester won’t be needed nearly as much on offense but one thing is very clear. He still has it on special teams.

Midway through the first quarter Hester received a punt and razzled and dazzled his way to a 59-yard return down to the 4-yard line. Hester caught the punt and switched fields after breaking a key tackle and took it down the Jets’ sideline with ease. Hester will still be the Falcons’ punt returner in 2015 and should have ample opportunity to find the end zone every time the ball is in his hands.