ShmevinShmarris Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Maybe I misunderstand the ruling but Jalen clearly gains possession on the one then rolls into the endzone on his own power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 He rolled in on purpose so that he didn't have "possession" till he was in the endzone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrogantBEAST Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 It was a loose ball and recovered in the end zone. He didn't tackle the opponent in the end zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanghaiDirtyBird Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Dude. Just enjoy the win... And if you're really curious, read ESPN. His leg was in the end zone. Why the NFL granted Falcons a touchback after Packers' fumble http://es.pn/2khAYza via @ESPN App http://es.pn/app Edited January 23, 2017 by ShanghaiDirtyBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chifalc Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just now, arrogantBEAST said: It was a loose ball and recovered in the end zone. He didn't tackle the opponent in the end zone https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/229521/why-the-nfl-granted-falcons-a-touchback-after-packers-fumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShmevinShmarris Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, ShanghaiDirtyBird said: Dude. Just enjoy the win... And if you're really curious, read ESPN. His leg was in the end zone. Why the NFL granted Falcons a touchback after Packers' fumble http://es.pn/2khAYza via @ESPN App http://es.pn/app Lol I'm definitely enjoying the win. Just wanted clarification to better understand a sport I love. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEVEN Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The rule is pretty dumb anyways, I don't think anyone on the planet would agree that the Packers earned 2 points at the end of that play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I've never seen a fumble recovery as a safety by a defense ever. Besides, when he gained control of the ball, part of his body was in the end zone. This same rule applies when you try to 'down' the ball after a punt near the end zone and it's touched by a player in the end zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShmevinShmarris Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, falconfansince66 said: I've never seen a fumble recovery as a safety by a defense ever. Besides, when he gained control of the ball, part of his body was in the end zone. This same rule applies when you try to 'down' the ball after a punt near the end zone and it's touched by a player in the end zone. See I wasn't aware his body had anything to do with the spot of the ball. I always viewed it solely off where the ball was. Makes sense when you compare it to downing a punt. Thanks for the analogy. Heads up play by Collins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEADCOACH Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Collins grab the fumble and rolled on into the endzone. If falls under the momentum part of the rule. Its a touchback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, THEHEADCOACH said: Collins grab the fumble and rolled on into the endzone. If falls under the momentum part of the rule. Its a touchback. In a way, the offense isn't allowed to 'advance' a fumble. The defense actually didn't 'advance' the ball either. Although if he comes up cleanly with the ball at the one, that's where it'll be spotted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Backward momentum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Backward momentum and no whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEADCOACH Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, falconfansince66 said: In a way, the offense isn't allowed to 'advance' a fumble. The defense actually didn't 'advance' the ball either. Although if he comes up cleanly with the ball at the one, that's where it'll be spotted. Unless his momentum carries him in the endzone. Even if he comes up with it clean at the one, if his running or dive/roll carries him in the endzone, it's still a touchback. He would have to clearly get the ball, trying to advance in, amd then go back into the endzone to be a safety. He dove at the one and rolled in. Edited January 23, 2017 by THEHEADCOACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUju2111 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Momentum rule for fumbles and ints state its a touchback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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