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Originally Posted by Buck
There's no penalty for helmet to helmet on an open field tackle.
The ball-carrier is not defenseless.
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Really?
" using any part of a players helmet (including the top/crown and forehead/hairline parts) or facemask to butt, spear, or ram an opponent violently or unnecessarily; although such violent or unnecessary use of the helmet is impermissible against any opponent, game officials will give special attention in administering this rule to protect those players who are in virtually defenseless postures."
The player does not have to be defenseless~