Top five special-teams plays of season's first half

There were plenty of amazing plays in the first half of the 2011 season, so there's a lot to look forward to in the season's second half. Here is a compilation of the greatest special teams plays from the first half.

Just missing the cut:
» Jacoby Ford's 101-yard kickoff return vs. Browns
» Ted Ginn's 102-yard kickoff return vs. Seahawks
» Devin Hester's record-setting punt return vs. Panthers
» Sebastian Janikowski's record-tying field goal vs. Broncos
» Anthony Spencer's blocked field goal vs. Seahawks

McKnight sees daylight

   The 
  Jets' 
  Joe McKnight returns a kickoff 107 yards for a touchdown against the 
  Ravens. It was the longest play in franchise history. 

Watch the highlight  |  Game: Ravens 34, Jets 17

The barrel roll

   The 
  Packers' 
  Randall Cobb gets his first season in the NFL off to a fast start, tying an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return for a score. 

Watch the highlight  |  Game: Packers 42, Saints 34

The big fakeowski

Raiders punter Shane Lechler becomes a fantasy option at QB, successfully executing a fake field goal for a score against the Browns.

Watch the highlight  |  Game: Raiders 24, Browns 17

A block for six

   The situation goes from bad to worse for the winless 
  Colts, as punter 
  Pat McAfee has his kick blocked and recovered for a 
  Titans touchdown. 

Watch the highlight  |  Game: Titans 27, Colts 10

Walk-off winner

Cardinals rookie Patrick Peterson becomes just the second player in NFL history to return a punt for a winning touchdown in overtime vs. the Rams.

Watch the highlight  |  Game: Cardinals 19, Rams 13

Best of the first half:

» Catches | Comebacks | Defensive plays