An NFL rule of which I was unaware......

[stevenidol]

Originally Posted by donkhater

From Tuesday Morning Qurterback...

...During the contest, the Ravens punted, a Nevermores coverage man touched the punt downfield, then a Kansas City return man picked up the caroming ball and ran. Too risky? NFL Network's Scott Hanson knew the rule: Once the kicking team has touched a punt downfield, "nothing bad can happen to the receivers," who hold the option of result of the play or possession at the spot of first touching. So if a return man picks up the ball in this situation and then fumbles, it doesn't matter. Kudos to Hanson for knowing a rule that broadcasters usually muff.


Heads up play by Copper. I wonder if he knew that rule?

Mitch mentioned it on the radio broadcast as well, but not in this detail. This rule has been around forever.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by stevenidol

Mitch mentioned it on the radio broadcast as well, but not in this detail. This rule has been around forever.

I'm sure it has, but it's pretty rare that you see it come into play.