YOU CANT TOUCH A PLAYER AFTER 5 YARDS PERIOD!!!!!!!!!! Right out of the NFL rule book, It was a botched call rigged or not. Next game plz
ILLEGAL CONTACT WITHIN FIVE YARDS
Article 2
Illegal Contact Within Five Yards
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Within the five-yard zone, if the player who receives the snap remains in the
pocket with the ball, a defender may not make original contact in the back of a receiver, nor may he maintain contact after
the receiver has moved beyond a point that is even with the defender.
ILLEGAL CONTACT BEYOND FIVE-YARD ZONE
Article 3
Illegal Contact Beyond Five-Yard Zone.
Beyond the five-yard zone, if the player who receives the snap remains in
the pocket with the ball, a defender may use his hands or arms only to defend or protect himself against impending
contact caused by a receiver. If the receiver attempts to evade the defender, the defender cannot initiate contact tha
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redirects, restricts, or impedes the receiver in any way.
INCIDENTAL CONTACT BEYOND FIVE-YARD ZONE
Article 4
Incidental Contact Beyond Five-Yard Zone.
Beyond the five-yard zone, incidental contact may exist between
receiver and defender as long as it does not materially affect or significantly impede the receiver, creating a distinct
advantage.
Penalty: For illegal contact by the defense: Loss of five yards and automatic first down.