Fezmid Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 The Raiders just muffed a punt, the Chiefs recovered but can't advance it. Anyone know why that rule's there? I'd think the NFL would want more scoring like that... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 You are definitely able to, unless you are downed by the other team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I can't really come up w/ a good reason, but it is consistent w/ being unable to advance a lateral. Both are instances where possession is in transition. Then again, you can advance an interception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 heheheheheheheheheh, you said muff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beausox Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 No possession transferred. you can recover but not advance ball. If receiver gains possession and then fumbles the ball can be advanced. It is the distinction between fumble and muff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Dang, I thought you could! Maybe it's like an onsides kick, which you can't advance either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 in the last couple minutes, the refs in the KC/Oak game have called back more TDs than the Bills have scored all season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beausox Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Dang, I thought you could! Maybe it's like an onsides kick, which you can't advance either? 445748[/snapback] Kick off is free kick. punt is not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Kick off is free kick. punt is not When a punt it's muffed, it's a free ball. Maybe that's why you can't advance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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