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Is an NFL player considered down if he was forced down by an opponent but not touched while on the ground?
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β 13y ago
Yes, if the player is forced down, such as a push or a hit, that the ref deems to have caused the ball carrier to hit the ground, he is down. If he went down on his own in an attempt to make a catch or simply lost his footing, he is not down.
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β 13y ago
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β 12y agoRemember the ball does not have to CROSS the goal line.The goal line is part of the End Zone.So any part of the ball that touches or is over (the white line),Goal Line is a touchdown.If the players forearm hits the ground he is down there.But if any part of the ball was over any part of the goal line before his elbow touches the ground then its a touchdown.
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β 13y agoThe touch must have been the cause of him to fall, or he must be touched while on ground. So, he is still eligible to run in the above scenario.
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β 13y agoContact is considered touched while down or if a player falls because of contact
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β 11y agoIn the NFL a ball carrier must be touched to be considered down, otherwise they can get back up and continue running.
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