Can someone explain this call to me?

suicidekings · 11-21-11, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by gimpy

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

Why would he need to maintain possession of the ball while going to the ground if he already stepped out of bounds after scoring the touchdown?

Because by rule a pass reception requires that you maintain possession all the way down. It wouldn't be the case if he was running the ball in. I think it's a bad rule that needs to be adjusted, but it is what it is for the moment...

gimpy · 11-21-11, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by suicidekings

Because by rule a pass reception requires that you maintain possession all the way down. It wouldn't be the case if he was running the ball in. I think it's a bad rule that needs to be adjusted, but it is what it is for the moment...

I could see if he was still in bounds, but he had stepped out of bounds - in which case, the clock should stop, and the play ruled dead.