Only when it's outside the tackle box, right. QB's thrown the ball down behind the LOS, but in the general direction of RB's on blown up screens without getting a grounding flag all the time.
That's how I understand the rule, but doubt it would have mattered on that play because I don't think there was an eligible receiver anywhere near the punter.
That's how I understand the rule, but doubt it would have mattered on that play because I don't think there was an eligible receiver anywhere near the punter.
not crossing the LOS is only okay if a receiver is nearby (e.g. screen) - no way that applies in this case.
smart move was to head for the endzone and take a safety. worked out that way but a pass from the punter would have been intentional grounding with ball being awarded at the point of the pass.
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