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Any player on the opposing teams defense is allowed to sack the quarterback.

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Present tense of you sacked the quarterback?

You sack the quarterback or you are sacking the quarterback.


If a quarterback runs out of the end does that count as a sack?

AFAIK, It's a safety, not a sack.


Is a sack considered a tackle in football?

No, a sack is not considered a tackle in football. A sack occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before the quarterback can throw a pass.


What is sacking the quarterback?

A sack is when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass/lateral. Tackling the quarterback behind the lime of scrimmage on a running play is not considered a sack.


Where are sack yards assessed to in the NFL?

The forward progress of the quarterback, which is usually where a quarterback starts moving backwards.


Does a sack count as a tackle for a loss?

a sack of a quarterback behind the line of scrimage, that is a sack


Who can sack a quarterback?

Anyone on the field can, usually only the defense does


What is a sack in American football?

A sack is when the quarterback is tacked behind the line of scrimmage before he is able to pass the ball.


Does a defensive player get credit for a quarterback sack if he forces an intentional grounding in the end zone?

No, for the player to get credit for a sack he would have to tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. The quarterback would have to be declared down for it to be counted as a sack. If the quarterback is down then there couldn't be a fumble. So therefore there could be no fumble recovery.


How do you get half a sack in football?

In football, a player gets half a sack when they contribute to bringing down the quarterback along with another player.


What is a sack in NFL?

When the defense tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage for a loss.


How do you earn a half sack in football?

In football, a player earns a half sack when they contribute to sacking the quarterback along with another player. This means that both players are credited with half of the sack.