Can a football be punted twice?

A former on-field official himself, Pereira expressed zero doubt that kicking a punt twice on the same play is illegal. "You can advance the ball once it's been blocked, you can pick it up behind the line of scrimmage, and you can advance it. But no, you can't kick it again," Pereira stated confidently.

Was the 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.

Has there ever been a double punt in the NFL?

The answer to this question is yes. Punter Michael Dickson was able to pick up his blocked kick and attempt another one on the same play.

Has anyone punted on second down?

Louis Cardinals, November 2, 1986. What had happened: The Eagles passed for -6 on first down, committed a penalty, then threw an incompletion on 2nd down. The punt: Cunningham took the snap from shotgun formation and punted 39 yards with no return.

Has Tom Brady punted?

Tom Brady has 2 punts in his career.

Seahawks Punt Twice On the Same Play

What's the longest 4th down ever?

The longest 4th down conversion since 1994 was the Bill's Rob Johnson throwing a bomb for a 40 yard touchdown to Peerless Price against the Colts on 4th and 34 on 9/23/01.

Can you punt 2 times?

To review and clarify from last night: 1. You CAN punt twice if the ball remained (and remains) behind the line of scrimmage after the first one. 2. While the ball might have crossed the LOS before the second punt, it's legal as long as some part of the body is behind.

Can a punter kick the ball twice on the same play?

Yes, it does. Rule 9, Section 1, Article 1 provides that “Team A may attempt a punt, drop kick, or placekick from on or behind the line of scrimmage.” The same rule also contemplates a second punt, drop kick, or placekick on the same play, by implication contained in a sentence regarding the penalty for a second kick.

Can you punt twice on the same play in the NFL?

A former on-field official himself, Pereira expressed zero doubt that kicking a punt twice on the same play is illegal. "You can advance the ball once it's been blocked, you can pick it up behind the line of scrimmage, and you can advance it. But no, you can't kick it again," Pereira stated confidently.

Can a punter catch his own 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 you Rekick punt?

In a case where the ball crosses the line of scrimmage but there is enough backspin on the ball to return it behind the line of scrimmage, the kicking team may recover and advance. However, once the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage, the options to kick a second time or to pass are no longer available.

Can you kick a blocked punt?

Conversation. In #DENvsDAL, the punt is blocked & goes beyond the line of scrimmage, where it's touched by the receiving team. Since the receiving team touches the ball beyond the line of scrimmage, the kicking team is eligible to recover the ball.

Can you punt a field goal?

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.

Who kicked the last drop kick in the NFL?

NFL. Before the NFL–AFL merger, the last successful drop kick in the NFL was executed by Scooter McLean of the Chicago Bears in their 37–9 victory over the New York Giants on December 21, 1941, in the NFL Championship game at Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Can you punt beyond the line of scrimmage?

Article 1 Team A may attempt a punt, drop kick, or placekick from behind the line of scrimmage. Penalty: For a punt, drop kick, or placekick that is kicked from beyond the line of scrimmage or not from scrimmage: Loss of 10 yards from the spot of the kick. Note 1: This is not considered illegally kicking the ball.

How far can a d1 kicker kick?

Division 1:

Solid fundamentals. Good ball rotation and height on kicks. Many division one scholarship athletes can kick 60+ yard field goals off the ground. If your range is closer to 55, you are more likely to be a walk-on candidate.

What is the record for the longest punt?

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

Did Seahawks double punt count?

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

What is the longest 1st down in NFL history?

A drive that had gained 32 yards at one point instead ended up as a net -6. On a recent episode of the excellent Hang Up and Listen podcast, Josh Levin says the longest down and distance in NFL history was when the New England Patriots faced 4th and 63 in 1971.

What's the significance of 4th and 29?

Usually, when an NFL offense is facing a 4th-and-29 situation, it's thinking one of three things: punt, punt and punt. In dire situations like the one that the Baltimore Ravens faced with 1:59 to go in the fourth quarter, down three points on their own 37-yard line, punting wasn't an option.

What is first down in American football?

noun Football. the first of four consecutive plays during which an offensive team must advance the ball at least ten yards to retain possession of it. a gain of ten or more yards by an offensive team that entitles it to continued possession for a new series of downs.

What is a double punt in football?

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.

What is the rule on downing a punt?

Either team can down a punt after it hits the ground or after one of its players touches the ball past the line of scrimmage. To down the ball, a player must be in possession of the ball, stop his forward movement, and drop to one knee. Such action leads to an official blowing his whistle, signaling the end of action.

Can you get a safety on a punt?

Teams have utilized elective safeties to gain field position for a punt when pinned deep in their own territory and, when ahead near the end of a game, to run down the clock so as to deny the other team a chance to force a turnover or return a punt.