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So...what's the rule about hitting a QB at/below the knees?
No defensive player who has an unrestricted path to the quarterback may hit him flagrantly in the area of the knee(s) or below when approaching in any direction.
Honestly, not being flippant, I think it really only does apply to Brady. The "Brady Rule" is not just a name, it's literal. I saw the same kind of low shots on RG3 and no calls either.
Digest of Rules Main
Protection of Passer
By interpretation, a pass begins when the passer -- with possession of ball -- starts to bring his hand forward. If ball strikes ground after this action has begun, play is ruled an incomplete pass. If passer loses control of ball prior to his bringing his hand forward, play is ruled a fumble.
When a passer is holding the ball to pass it forward, any intentional movement forward of his arm starts a forward pass. If a defensive player contacts the passer or the ball after forward movement begins, and the ball leaves the passer’s hand, a forward pass is ruled, regardless of where the ball strikes the ground or a player.
No defensive player may run into a passer of a legal forward pass after the ball has left his hand (15 yards). The Referee must determine whether opponent had a reasonable chance to stop his momentum during an attempt to block the pass or tackle the passer while he still had the ball. No defensive player who has an unrestricted path to the quarterback may hit him flagrantly in the area of the knee(s) or below when approaching in any direction.
Officials are to blow the play dead as soon as the quarterback is clearly in the grasp and control of any tackler, and his safety is in jeopardy.
this is the whole rule about the passer thing, but the highlighted is what I was wondering about.
Eh, he was pushed down by Manny. I dont think that would really apply. Just really unfortunate. Hopefully hes ok.
Kind of looks like that...but I think his intent was to go low. Just watch the player the whole time...he lunges down at his knees/ankles. Manny's left arm is the only arm that could have pushed him, and I highly doubt he pushed him that hard.
Just watch the replay while looking only at the defender...it's pretty obvious he's lunging low.
Kind of looks like that...but I think his intent was to go low. Just watch the player the whole time...he lunges down at his knees/ankles. Manny's left arm is the only arm that could have pushed him, and I highly doubt he pushed him that hard.
Just watch the replay while looking only at the defender...it's pretty obvious he's lunging low.
Perhaps, it doesnt matter. He did it, its not like a flag would heal Mannings knee.
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