Tight end David Njoku is unable to recover a fumble out of bounds in the end zone for a touchback during in second quarter of the Chiefs' home win over the Browns in the AFC divisional round on ...

Item 4. Out of Bounds in End Zone. When a fumble goes out of bounds in the end zone, the following shall apply: If a ball is fumbled in the field of play, and goes forward into the opponent’s ...

Battlefield doesnt belong to anyone so fumbles out of bounds there stay w/the offense — 🦫 America Is Musty 🦫 (@DragonflyJonez) January 22, 2024.

And it really is a bad rule. If the offensive team fumbles the ball and it bounces into and out of the end zone, the defensive team gets possession. Not at the spot of the fumble. On their own 20. If, ...

The chaotic scramble that unfolds for a fumble in the end zone would lose some luster if the offense could simply regain the ball if it goes out of bounds :: Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports ...

What Is the Fumble Touchback Rule? The NFL rulebook explains it simply: If a player fumbles the ball in the field of play and it travels forward into the opponent’s end zone and out of bounds ...

It happens when a player loses control and the ball goes out of bounds after entering the end zone. If the ball trickles out of bounds just before the goal line, the offense keeps possession at the ...

The fumble rule dubbed "the worst in football" is once again in the headlines after Sunday night's playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

NFL Will Discuss Rule Changes on Kickoffs, Fumbles Out of End Zone After 2023 Season. ... the offense maintains possession if it fumbles the ball out of bounds anywhere else on the field.

So, Latu recovered the fumble out of bounds by simply putting their hand on a ball that was in the hands of the LSU Tigers. New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees chimed in on Instagram.

It's the worst rule in football. And perhaps it will be changing. NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent told reporters on Wednesday that the league will look at the current rules ...