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Yes. Just like a punt, the defensive team has the option of fielding the ball or letting it roll dead (assuming the ball does not travel out of bounds). However, if they do return it, they will take possession wherever the play ends; whereas if they let it roll dead, they will take possession at the previous spot (college) or the spot of the kick (NFL), or at the 20 yard line.
The exception is high school, where a missed field goal that rolls dead in the field of play will be spotted at that point, so in high school it makes sense to try and return a long field goal attempt. But in college or pro, it is rarely attempted except on the last play of a half.
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When a player is fouled while shooting in basketball does that shot count in their statistics?
Only if they make it. If they make it; it counts as a field goal attempt and a field goal make. If it is missed, it does not count as a missed field goal.
How much time was left in the game when the Minnesota Vikings missed a field goal against the Dolphins in 1972 and how long was the field goal attempt?
Pete Stoyanovich (kicker)missed a 46 yard field goal on the last play of the game.
Can a high school football team attempt a field goal on fourth down if they missed an attempt on 3rd down?
Yes. You can go for a Field Goal on any down and try again. Except For 4th of course.
Is a missed field goal still considered a field goal statistically?
No, it would be considered a field goal attempt. In statistics, you will see a column heading of FGA for the number of Field Goal Attempts and a column heading of FG for the number of successful Field Goals.
How can points be scored if a field goal is missed?
If a player catches a missed field goal attempt while in the field of play, he can return it for a touchdown, resulting in six points. After the touchdown, his team may kick the PAT (Point After Touchdown) and score another one point, or convert the two point conversion for two points.
Shortest missed field goal kick in NFL history?
Matt Ryan missed a 22 yard attempt on 11/25/2012 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I've seen some other references to 23 yard misses.
In football when you miss the goal is it called a 'miss'?
Assuming you're talking about a missed field goal attempt in American football, the usual term is "no good," accompanied by "wide right," "wide left" or "short." However, "missed field goal" is also acceptable language, and sometimes that phrase is used in a box score or a stat sheet.
If a football team misses a field goal where does the other team take possession of the football?
The defending team gets the ball after a missed field goal regardless of down Unless the refs call a do over and the team with the ball gets another chance to either run/pass for their extra points or make another kick attempt.
Is it true that in the NFL a placekick or dropkick doesn't have to be considered a FG attempt?
By rule, if you kick the ball during a scrimmage down, it's called a "scrimmage kick." If a scrimmage kick off the ground goes through the uprights, it's a field goal. Technically, there is no rule that defines a field goal "attempt." You don't necessarily have to "attempt" a field goal when placekicking on a scrimmage down, but if your kick doesn't go through the uprights, the same rules apply as would for a missed field goal.
Catch a pass off a goal post?
No. In NFL football, once a ball hits the uprights (goal post), whether from a pass or a missed field goal or a punt, it is out of play.
How many missed extra points have occurred in Super Bowl history?
The only Super Bowl I can recall that was decisively lost by a single missed field goal attempt was XXV, when Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a last second field goal that would have given them the win.
Can a blocked extra point attempt be advanced by the defense?
Yes. A missed field goal that hits the ground results in no points and the opposing team taking possession at the spot of the kick (not the original line of scrimmage). If the opposing team catches the ball and returns it, the recovering team would instead get the ball at the point where the return ends. It is possible to return the missed FG for a touchdown.
