The New York Jets’ special teams unit played a significant role in Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns.

The unit scored two touchdowns in the first quarter: a 74-yard punt return by Isaiah Williams and a 99-yard kickoff return from Kene Nwangwu, providing the spark the team needed early.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Nwangwu explained why Gang Green’s special teams unit has found so much success this season.

“Kick return is so unique. You’ve got 10 guys blocking. There’s no glory for one of them if I score a touchdown, but it’s a very selfless team, and I think that’s why we’re finding a lot of success,” he said.

Through 10 weeks this season, the Jets lead the league in special teams DVOA, while the unit continues to fire on all cylinders.

Their punter, Austin McNamara, has been a steady difference-maker this season, posting an 88.7 Pro Football Focus grade, the highest among all punters.

His average hang time of 4.76 seconds ranks first in the league, and only 36.1% of his punts have been returned, the second-lowest rate among qualified punters.

The Texas Tech product has dropped 14 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and recorded just two touchbacks. McNamara also leads the NFL with eight punts downed and has forced 13 fair catches, highlighting his incredible start to the season and ability to be a field-flipper for the Jets.

Veteran kicker Nick Folk has complemented McNamara’s strong season, remaining perfect on both field goals and extra points, including a long of 58 yards.

As for Nwangwu, it feels like every time he touches the ball, something big happens.

The Iowa State product is starting to look like a once-in-a-generation kick returner. Sunday’s touchdown was the fifth of his career, and it took him only 79 tries to get there. That means he’s scored on 6.3% of his returns, the second-best mark in NFL history (minimum 50 attempts), behind only Hall of Famer Gale Sayers.

Think about that… He’s taking one to the house about once every 16 returns. That’s insane production in today’s NFL.

At 2-7, there hasn’t been all that much to celebrate in New York this season, but the Jets’ special teams unit has been one of the few bright spots, helping keep the team in games all year long.