Fezmid Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 The Raiders just muffed a punt, the Chiefs recovered but can't advance it. Anyone know why that rule's there? I'd think the NFL would want more scoring like that... CW
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 You are definitely able to, unless you are downed by the other team.
eSJayDee Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 I can't really come up w/ a good reason, but it is consistent w/ being unable to advance a lateral. Both are instances where possession is in transition. Then again, you can advance an interception.
beausox Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 No possession transferred. you can recover but not advance ball. If receiver gains possession and then fumbles the ball can be advanced. It is the distinction between fumble and muff
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 Dang, I thought you could! Maybe it's like an onsides kick, which you can't advance either?
/dev/null Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 in the last couple minutes, the refs in the KC/Oak game have called back more TDs than the Bills have scored all season
beausox Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 Dang, I thought you could! Maybe it's like an onsides kick, which you can't advance either? 445748[/snapback] Kick off is free kick. punt is not
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 Kick off is free kick. punt is not When a punt it's muffed, it's a free ball. Maybe that's why you can't advance it.
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