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.

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.

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.

Why was double punt not a penalty?

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.

Did the double punt count?

Turns out, it's very legal because the ball didn't cross the line of scrimmage. Thursday night's game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams has been a weird one.

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.

Is a double kick legal?

NFL Punt Rules: Seahawks' double punt should have been flagged illegal. 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.

Was 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.

Is Double punt legal in NFL?

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."

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.

Can the punting team advance a blocked punt?

"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. Denver recovers the ball, but cannot advance it."

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.

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.

Who did the double punt?

Peter King Breaks Down Michael Dickson's Double-Punt

There was one highlight from the game, though, that won't be lost in history: Michael Dickson's double-punt. With just under three minutes to play in the third quarter, the Seahawks lined up to punt from their own 21-yard line.

Can you kick an onside kick in the air?

Can you fair catch an onside kick attempt? The rules in American football state that a team can either make a fair catch at the start or hit the ball while the ball is in the air. For an onside kick, the kicking team kicks the ball directly to the ground to make it bounce, so the ball doesn't count as “airborne.”

Why can't you take your helmet off in football?

Players are not allowed to celebrate without a helmet on, and they also are not allowed to take their helmet off on the field on purpose. This penalty is in place to keep the game running smoothly and fairly.

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.

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.

Can you double punt in college 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.

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 you punt the ball if it is blocked?

Based on the relevant language of Rule 9, a second punt after a blocked punt does not violate the rules, as long as both kicks happen behind the line of scrimmage and the ball has not crossed the line of scrimmage.

Do you kick the extra point if time runs out?

Starting in 2018, when a team scores a winning touchdown with no time left in regulation, the team will not be compelled to attempt an extra point or a 2-point conversion, according to the rule changes.

Can you punt the football 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.

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.