Was seattles 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.

Was the double punt illegal?

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 Dixon double punt legal?

But it is legal to punt it twice as long as the ball does not cross the line of scrimmage after the first punt.

Is Double punt legal in NFL?

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.

Did the Seahawks double punt count?

Turns out, it's very legal because the ball didn't cross the line of scrimmage.

Was Seattles 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.

Why was the double punt legal?

From the NFL rule book: “A second kick from behind the line of scrimmage is legal provided the ball has not crossed the line.” The ball didn't cross the line off the block, but it did in the hands of the punter. It doesn't appear to be past the line, Aikman falsely claims the line of scrimmage was the 20.

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.

Can punter kick twice?

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.

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."

Can a punter 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.

Did the Rams get credit for a blocked punt?

Rams single-season blocked punt leaders

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 offense catch a punt?

Simply put, a punt is a scrimmage kick. Therefore, any member of the punt team is allowed to catch or recover a punt as long as it is behind the neutral zone, basically the line of scrimmage, and then advance that ball.

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.

Has anyone punted on first down?

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, October 16, 1994

What had happened: The Eagles ran for 1 on first down and -3 on second. The punt: Cunningham's punt over the defense was downed 80 yards downfield.

Why was double punt not a penalty?

So this happened. Well, it turns out you can. Officials deemed that there was no penalty on the play for punting it twice because as the rulebook states, a second kick behind the line of scrimmage is legal as long as it doesn't cross the line.

Was Dickson behind the line of scrimmage?

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Since Dickson kicked from behind the line of scrimmage, the play was deemed legal. NFL's officiating Twitter account confirmed the play's legality: "In #LARvsSEA, the punt was blocked and recovered by the kicking team.

What is the longest punt in the NFL?

Broncos | This Day In NFL History. On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history--a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

Is the ball live after a blocked field goal?

If the kicking team were to recover the ball after a blocked field goal attempt, the ball is still live and in play. When the offense recovers the ball and is downed before they reach the first down marker, they will turn the ball over on downs.

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.

What is the free kick rule in the NFL?

A free kick is a kickoff or safety kick that puts the ball in play to start a free kick down. It must be made from any point on the kicking (offensive) team's restraining line and between the inbounds lines. A kickoff puts the ball in play at the start of each half, after a try, and after a successful field goal.

What happens if a team catches their own punt?

They were up and wanted to run down the clock; I know that catching your own punt is "illegal touching" and will give the recieving team the ball just where it was caught. So it would make sense for the Seahawks to try to catch the ball as close as possible to the Falcons's endzone.

Can you hit the long snapper on a punt?

It's not as hard as it used to be because you're not allowed to hit the center, especially on field goals and run them over. There are some limitations on the punt rush based on what the formation is and so forth, but generally speaking, it's a hard block, and I think you see most punt rushes attack the snapper.

Can you score a touchdown from a punt?

Special teams can score a touchdown on a kickoff or punt return, or on a return after a missed or blocked field goal attempt or blocked punt. In short, any play in which a player legally carries the ball across the goal line scores a touchdown, and the manner in which he gained possession is inconsequential.

Do you get fantasy points for a blocked punt?

The following scoring plays will result in Points Allowed by your Defense/Special Teams: Rushing TDs, Passing TDs, Offensive Fumble Recovery TDs, Punt Return TDs, Kick Return TDs, FG Return TDs, Blocked FG TDs, Blocked Punt TDs. 2pt conversions. 2 Point Conversion/Extra-point Returns.