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Originally Posted by RunKC
Yeah Pat needs to be careful about this stuff. I know he wants to make a play, but he’s subjecting himself to more hits with his style of play.
To be fair, this was bullshit. Should have been roughing the passer. |
Not only was he a step late, he seems to clearly lower his head to initiate contact with a defenseless player.
To me this non-call is just as bad as the ref missing Kelce being tackled by his facemask. How in the hell do you miss the player with the ball being yanked to the ground head first because the defender has a handful of facemask? Anyway, I digress.
The rules state:
Defenseless Player
Rule 12 - Section 2 - Article 7:
It is a foul if a player initiates unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture.
Players in a defenseless posture are: A player in the act of or just after throwing a pass (passing posture)
Use of the Helmet
Article 8:
It is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.
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