Has a punter ever recovered a fumble?

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga recovers a fumble in the red zone after punter J.K. Scott's kick hits the helmet of a Jacksonville Jaguars' player.

Has a kicker recovered fumble?

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre forces a fumble on the kickoff and kicker Chris Boswell recovers the ball.

Can punter recover the ball?

In the case of a muffed punt, it is possible for the punting team to recover the ball and continue the drive, but at least in NCAA and NFL rules, they cannot advance the ball on that same play.

Why can't you return a muffed punt?

Muffed Punts

The rule states that players cannot advance a muffed kick—on kickoffs and punts alike—because the receiving team has not attained possession.

Has a NFL punter ever scored a touchdown?

Pat McInally has gotten the most career total touchdowns by a punter, with 5 touchdowns.

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Has a punt ever made 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.

What is the farthest punt 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.

Can a merchant refuse a return?

While many retailers have decided this makes for the best business practice, they aren't legally required to accept returns. Rather, retailers are required to accept returns only if the sold good is defective or if they otherwise break the sales contract.

Can a blocked punt be picked up and kicked again?

Q: If a punt is blocked, then the kicking team recovers, can they punt it a second time? This actually occurred in a high school game in Montana. The officials did not call a penalty. A: "If the ball stays behind the line of scrimmage, the punting team can recover and legally punt the ball again.

Why is a blocked punt not a fumble?

The league went on to explain why, via Twitter. "The punt is blocked and 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.

Why is it called Muffing a punt?

In American football, a muffed punt is defined as "touching of the ball prior to possessing the ball." A muffed punt occurs when there is an "uncontrolled touch" of the football by a player on the returning team after it is punted.

Can a NFL punter kick the ball twice?

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.

Can a kicker recover his own punt?

The kicking team cannot recover their own punt, except for the kicker and any players that were behind the kicker when he kicked. Which is usually all eleven—yes eleven—of the other players on the field.

What's the longest fumble return?

Bengals' Sam Hubbard records historic 98-yard fumble return TD vs. Ravens on Super Wild Card Weekend - CBSSports.com.

Who has the most touches in the NFL without a fumble?

Phillip Lindsay has the most career touches with exactly 0 fumbles, with 724 touches.

Who has lost the most fumbles in the NFL?

Eli Manning has lost the most career fumbles, with 55 lost.

Was Seattle Double punt legal?

This is a legal kick and the result of the play was the ball was ruled down at the 11 yard line. The media could not be played. On the second punt, Dickson just had to make sure one part of his body was behind the line of scrimmage at the 21-yard line and the refs ruled that he had done that.

Can you punt past line of scrimmage?

However, you cannot punt (or forward pass) beyond the line of scrimmage. Also, once you punt the ball, it's a turnover. If the ball crosses the line of scrimmage, it's a dead ball wherever the kicking team touches it unless a receiving team member touches it first.

Can you hit the kicker if you block the kick?

Rule Summary View Official Rule. No defensive player may run into or rough a kicker who kicks from behind the line unless such contact: is incidental to and occurs after the defender has touched the kick in flight. is caused by the kicker's own motions.

Why can't you return alcohol in California?

California and Georgia stores: Per state law, alcohol returns can only be accepted if the product is spoiled or otherwise unfit for consumption, or purchased in error.

What stores give cash back without a receipt?

Can I dispute a debit card charge that I willingly paid for?

You should never dispute a credit card charge you willingly paid for. Not only is doing so unethical, but you won't be able to keep the initial credit you receive if you don't deserve it.

What is the shortest NFL punt Ever?

(The shortest punt ever was actually negative-7 yards by Sean Landeta of the New York Giants in the 1985 playoffs (returned five yards for a touchdown), and there have been at least two 1-yard punts.)

Who is the fastest punter in NFL history?

Who is the best punter in NFL history?

Ray Guy, widely considered the greatest punter in history, has died at the age of 72.