For many of them, this was the first time they'd seen a double punt. Mike Pereira, the rules analyst for the broadcast, commented that the play was illegal, but he was unaware of the rule. According to NFL Rule 9, a second punt is legal so long as the ball does not cross the line of scrimmage.
Was Michael Dickson's punt legal?
In the end, everything Dickson did was legal, which makes the entire play even more impressive. In our preseason punter rankings here at CBSSports.com (seriously, we have a preseason punter rankings), Dickson was ranked No. 1 and on Thursday night, everyone in America got to see why.
Are you allowed to punt twice in one play?
But two punts are permitted, as long as the second punt happens at or behind the line of scrimmage. (As currently written, the rule requires the ball to remain behind the line of scrimmage at all times.)
Is Double punt legal?
While a double punt is legal, Dickson's second kick should have been flagged. NFL punt rules suggest that a second punt cannot be attempted from beyond the line of scrimmage. On the Seahawks' double punt, the line of scrimmage was roughly around the home team's 21-yard line.
Is Double punt illegal?
According to NFL Rule 9, a second punt is legal so long as the ball does not cross the line of scrimmage. Had the ball crossed the line and Dickson punted again, the second kick would have resulted in a 10-yard penalty.
33 related questions foundWas Seahawks double punt legal?
Mike Pereira initially said this was not legal, and Fox Sports announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman thought this would result in a penalty. But as it turns out, it was perfectly fine for the Seahawks' Michael Dickson to punt the ball twice on one play.
Can you kick a football twice?
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"A second kick from behind the line of scrimmage is legal provided the ball has not crossed the line," the rule reads.
Is there a drop kick in football?
Believe it or not, the dropkick remains a legal maneuver in the National Football League today. It still exists in the NFL's official rule book. Rule 3, Section 18, Article 1, Item 1 defines the dropkick as, "a kick by a player who drops the ball and kicks it as, or immediately after, it touches the ground."
Why did Doug Flutie drop kick?
"It was fun," Flutie said of the throwback kick. The drop kick was commonly used in the game when a football's shape was much more rounded. After the shape of the ball was changed in 1934, it largely disappeared from the sport.
Why is it called a pooch kick?
The first pooch kick actually occurred by mistake when 49ers kicker Ray Wersching miskicked a kickoff. Wersching's miskick resulted in a short, low, oddly-bouncing ball that was difficult for the receiving team to field and control.
Can you punt an extra point?
A field goal cannot be scored on a punt kick. By contrast, the now very rarely attempted drop kick can be used to score either field goals or extra points in both American and Canadian football.
Has a kicker ever missed the ball?
No kick in league history is more famous than Scott Norwood missing what would have been the game winner in Super Bowl 25. In another case of kicking failures outshining successes, Norwood's miss is more famous than Adam Vinatieri's title game winner years later for the New England Patriots.
Can you Rekick a field goal?
A football team can kick a field goal from anywhere on the field. If the field goal is missed, the ball will be placed back at the original line of scrimmage and the defense will gain possession on first down.
Can a kicker kick the ball twice football?
It's probably not legal, although not explicitly illegal according to the rulebook. The NCAA's football rulebook says “a player shall not kick a loose ball,” and doing so is a 10-yard penalty that carries a loss of down.
Can a blocked kick be kicked again?
A: "When a kick, field goal attempt or punt is blocked and the ball stays behind the line of scrimmage, if the offense recovers the ball, it can run, pass or kick." USA Football Rules Editor Bill LeMonnier is a former college football referee who currently serves as an ESPN NCAA rules analyst.
Did the Rams get credit for a blocked punt?
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In 1967 Tony Guillory blocked two punts and also forced a punter to flush but tackled him before he could punt it. So, he does not get credit for three punts blocked, but really, it was three impactful plays, not two.
Can the kicking team recover a blocked punt?
Yes, if the blocked kick stays behind the line of scrimmage, the kicking team can recover it and advance. Assuming the offense scores, it becomes a 2-point conversion. In fact, if the blocked kick stays behind the line of scrimmage, either team may recover and attempt to advance the ball for a score.
Can you kick 2 field goals?
You can't kick it twice. Lining up for a field goal a play early gives you a second chance in case of a bad snap.
What is the longest kick in NFL history?
The Broncos kicker slugged a 64-yard field goal in December of 2013 against the Titans. It didn't finish the game off but it did send Denver to the halftime tunnel extremely pumped up. Justin Tucker is responsible for the longest field goal in NFL history.
Can you advance a missed field goal?
A blocked field goal recovered behind the line of scrimmage may be advanced by either team. A blocked field goal that crosses the line of scrimmage may be advanced only by the defense. If the ball is muffed or fumbled, however, it's a free ball.
Has any NFL kicker won MVP?
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Lou Groza kicked and won the Sporting News MVP in the 1950s, but he was also an outstanding offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns and made nine Pro Bowls. Mark Moseley talked about his unique achievement as the only full-time placekicker to be named MVP on our football history podcast.
Has anyone kicked a field goal on kickoff?
The fair catch kick rule is very rarely used in the NFL. The last player to attempt a fair catch field goal was Phil Dawson, who tried a 71-yarder for the 49ers in 2013. Slye's field goal attempt was actually only the fifth fair catch kick attempted in the NFL over the past 20 years.
Why are kicking balls different NFL?
In 1999, the NFL switched to special "K balls" for special teams plays because they were paranoid that players were manipulating regular balls to make them fly higher and straighter.
Is a drop kick worth 2 points?
In Arena football, a drop-kicked extra point counts for two points rather than one and a drop-kicked field goal counts for four points rather than three.
Can a kicker catch his own punt?
Yes, when punting the punter himself as well as any of his teammates have the option to catch the ball. Though when a punt is caught by the punting team they do not remain in possession of the ball.
