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The clock is stopped for a number of reasons. After an incomplete pass, after the ball carrier steps out of bounds, after a turnover on downs, after an interception, after a defensive fumble recovery, during a coach's challenge, and after some penalties.

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It is because it is ruled an incomplete pass and therefore time stops.

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Because the refs need to stop the game and tell everyone

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