I know that when a team misses a field goal, the other team gets the ball from the previous spot. And I know that if a field goal is short, the other team can catch it and return it (as in last nights game NY vs Chicago). But if a player catches the field goal in the end zone (like last night) but doesn't return it and takes a knee in the end zone, does that team get the ball on the 20 yard line or from the original line of scrimmage. Like if the Bears player wouldn't have run out with the ball, would Chicago have gotten it from the 20, or from where the field goal was missed.
2006-11-13 05:14:29 · 10 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It is NOT placed at the 20 yard line, if a player takes a knee after the missed field goal beyond the 20 yard line. The ball is placed at the line of scrimmage from where the field goal was kicked. So in this example, Chicago would have got in from the 40ish but Hester took a gamble and it paid off.
2006-11-13 10:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Stefan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True it is considered a touchback and the reciever's team would get the ball on the 20 yd line however for it to be short it would normally be a long kick. Assuming they field goal attempt was made on fourth down, it wouldn't be wise to catch a short field goal under 20 yds. Letting it drop would net better field position. Bringing a caught field goal out of the endzone is normally the product of enough yards between the endzone and the line of scrimmage which would provide a good chance of getting a greater than 20yd net return.
2006-11-13 05:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by Clint C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a missed field goal attempt, the ball is placed at the spot the ball was kicked from (not the original line of scrimmage).
On a missed field goal, like in the Chicago game, if a player from the defensive team catches the ball and does not make an attempt to advance the ball, ball is placed at the spot it was kicked from. It doesn't matter if a ball is touched or not.....a missed field goal is a missed field goal.
If the defense catches the ball and makes an attempt to advance the ball, ball is placed at the point of the tackle.
2006-11-13 05:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by Danger Russ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 20. Treat it like a punt at that point. You know, in college football in olden times (1970s), if the kicker missed and it wasn't returned, then the other team got it at their 20 yard line. No matter from where it was kicked. You could miss a 100 yd field goal, and they'd get it at the 20. Naturally this reduced the risk in long FG attempts, and so a bunch of distance records were set in 1976-77 (especially in the Southwest Conference) before the rule was changed. Just some old fogey trivia for ya.
2006-11-13 09:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by KevinStud99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 20
2006-11-13 06:41:29 · answer #5 · answered by Scottie Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Field Goal
1. All field goals attempted (kicker) and missed from beyond the 20-yard line will result in the defensive team taking possession of the ball at the spot of the kick. On any field goal attempted and missed where the spot of the kick is on or inside the 20-yard line, ball will revert to defensive team at the 20-yard line.
a ball that is attempted to be returned nulls this rule and he is stuck with his return......... thats why they take chances
2006-11-13 05:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by imwatch420 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20 yard line. as long as the ball is still alive when it is caught
2006-11-13 05:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by j c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would get it at the 20 yard line...just like a touchback
2006-11-13 05:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would think the 20 yard line..cause technically, its kind of like downing a punt.
2006-11-13 05:16:45 · answer #9 · answered by Michael D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely correct! If downed, it is considered a touchback.
2006-11-13 05:27:18 · answer #10 · answered by Kenny G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋