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Originally Posted by Rain Man
Not a big deal, but if a team kicks a field goal in this situation, the odds are that they ran the clock down before doing it. The other team probably shouldn't be able to run a play.
Independence
2nd Q 0:06 1st and 10 Portland 44 Josh Brown field goal attempt from 61 yards. No good.
Independence 20, Portland 6
Portland
2nd Q 0:01 1st and 10 Independence 49 Jake Locker (pressured) passes complete to Demaryius Thomas for a gain of 10 yards.
Independence 20, Portland 6
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In this case there was a change of possession the play before the FG, so the clock was stopped. I suppose Independence could have ran a play and called a time out with 0:03 remaining, then kicked the FG, but I don't know how many NFL coaches would have done that.