New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Breece Hall torches Broncos for 72-yard TD run

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 10/8/23

New York Jets running back Breece Hall did it again.

For the second time in five games, Hall ripped off a touchdown run of 70 or more yards as he outran the Denver Broncos defense for a 72-yard score early in the third quarter that gave the Jets a 15-13 lead.

An electric 72 yard TD run for @BreeceH! ⚡️

: #NYJvsDEN on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/LxW25sxPWA pic.twitter.com/7YO1UYkf66
— NFL (@NFL) October 8, 2023

Entering Sunday’s game, Hall was the only player in the NFL with a touchdown of 70 yards or more following his 83-yard scamper in a 22-16 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1.

The second-year RB set a new career high with 143 yards rushing on 15 carries with five minutes left in the third quarter.

Breece Hall (72-yd Rush TD)

Expected Rush Yards: 10
Rush Yards Over Expected: +62
Top Speed: 21.50 MPH

Hall reached the 2nd-fastest speed of his career; tied for the 8th-fastest speed in the NFL this season#NYJvsDEN | #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/0UxezR1nCF
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 8, 2023

It’s his second 100-yard game of the year and the third of his career, and he’s the seventh running back to record multiple 100-yard games this season. Hall is the only Jets runner to reach the 100-yard mark this season.

The 22-year-old tailback entered Week 5 as the Jets leading rusher, leading Dalvin Cook by 136 yards.

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