Like the nfl rule, the team that benefits from the penalty may elect to take both the yardage. Sep 29, 2018 the nfl added a new element to its roughing the passer rule this past offseason. Rule 12, section 2, article 9 of the nfl rule book states that the technique of grabbing the passer from behind the legs, scooping and pulling in an upward motion is considered a foul. Roughing the passer penalty posted by lsuskip on 1019 at 4. This season, however, its a point of emphasis for officiating crews, going along with a. Nfl execs uncomfortable with roughing the passer calls. It was instituted to prevent injuries like the one that took out the packers insurancehawking quarterback, aaron rodgers. Garrett was flagged twice in the first half for roughing the passer. A hit on a quarterback is a penalty if the defender unnecessarily or violently throws him down or lands on top of him with all or most of the defenders weight. After packers quarterback aaron rodgers broke his collarbone last season on a clean hit from anthony barr, the league altered the wording in the rule book for roughing the passer.
Sep 25, 2018 the rule in question rule 12, section 2, article 9b calls for a roughing the passer penalty when a defensive player lands on a passer with all or most of the defenders weight. The nfl will make no rule changes regarding roughingthepasser penalties and clarified that the bodyweight provision is being enforced differently this season than it has since it was first introduced in 95, according to chris adamski of. Sep 22, 2019 the nfl fined cleveland browns defensive end myles garrett twice for roughing the passer penalties on new york jets quarterback trevor siemian, according to tom pelissero of nfl network. Roughing the passer by quarterback nfl penalty stats.
A common penalty in pro football has become more common. In gridiron football, roughing the passer is a foul in which a defensive player makes illegal contact with an offensive player most often the quarterback after the latter has thrown a forward pass. The penalty is 10 or 15 yards, depending on the league, and an automatic first down for the offense. Sep 09, 2018 the nfls new roughing the passer body weight rule is a problem new, 9 comments myles garrett fell victim to the leagues rule, which doesnt account for important things like the laws. Roughing will be called if, in the referees judgment, a pass rusher clearly should have known that the ball had already left the passers hand before contact was made. Is the leftwing roughingthepasser rule at risk of ruining. The roughing the passer rule located in rule 12, section 2, article 9 of the nfls rule book states a player will be penalized if he applies all or most of his body weight onto a. The nfls new roughing the passer body weight rule is a problem new, 9 comments myles garrett fell victim to the leagues rule, which doesnt account for important things like the laws. Sep 19, 2018 nfl says clay matthews hit was perfect example of roughing the passer new, 152 comments believe it or not, the league is even including video of the hit in a training video to illustrate what. The nfls new roughingthepasser rule has been thrust into the spotlight after week 3 after miami dolphins defensive end william hayes suffered a.
Roughing the passer and the nfls unfixable problem sports. Included in rule 12, section 2 of the nfl rule book, and also of vital player safety importance, are the illegal chop block rules rule 12, section 2, article 16. Nfl says clay matthews hit was perfect example of roughing. Nfl head of officiating dean blandino said in a video. Because the act of passing often puts the quarterback or any other player attempting a pass in a position where he is particularly vulnerable to injury, special rules against roughing the passer apply. There have been 34 roughing the passer penalties called through the first three weeks, compared to 16 through three games in 2017 and 20 in 2016. Nobody, not even the officials, can really say what does and doesnt constitute roughing the passer anymore.
Florida player had a handful of jersey while the defender was dragging him behind him. The nfl makes roughing the passer against the rules in an effort to protect its. Only quarterbacks with at least 40 games played are listed. The aaron rodgers rule is going to frustrate you while. Here is matthewss third roughingthepasser penalty of the 2018. The nfl s new roughing the passer body weight rule is a problem new, 9 comments myles garrett fell victim to the leagues rule, which doesnt account for important things like the laws. The roughing the passer rule and footballs unfixable problem. Breaking down clay matthews roughing the passer penalty.
For roughing the kicker or holder, loss of 15 yards from the previous spot. No, the nfl said that matthews hit on kirk cousins in week 2 was a pictureperfect example of what not to do. Sep 25, 2018 the nfl s new roughing the passer rule has been thrust into the spotlight after week 3 after miami dolphins defensive end william hayes suffered a seasonending injury trying to avoid the penalty. And, once again, packers linebacker clay matthews is smack dab in. When in doubt about a roughness call or potentially dangerous tactic against the quarterback, the referee should always call roughing the passer. Distance penalty enforced from a spot between goal lines. Roughing the passer has been a penalty in the nfl since 1995. Through the first three weeks of the season there has been 34 roughing the passer penalties called. While the 2017 nfl rule book specified that a defensive player must not. Mike tomlin slams the nfls roughing the passer rules. No matter what the nfl does, its officiating headaches just.
Oct 02, 2018 the nfl is trying to say that this roughingthepasser emphasis is a safety issue, and that that is a noble endeavor, says matt hasselbeck, an nfl quarterback of 17 seasons and now an espn. The nfl tweaked language in the rule book that emphasized penalizing defenders who use their body weight when they land on. The nfls sudden roughingthepasser obsession isnt about. The nfl fined cleveland browns defensive end myles garrett twice for roughing the passer penalties on new york jets quarterback trevor siemian, according to tom pelissero of nfl network. Sep 23, 2018 the nfls new focus on roughing the passer has once again created a sunday evening ruckus. Roughing the passer is when typically when the defender continues to hit the quarterback after the quarterback has released the ball.
And, once again, packers linebacker clay matthews is smack dab in the middle of it all. Commentator mike pesca offers his take on the rules. The penalty is 10 or 15 yards, depending on the league, and an automatic. Oct 09, 2018 while coaches around the nfl grumble about the leagues controversial new roughing the passer rules, bill belichick is refusing to acknowledge they exist. See 861cd for personal fouls prior to completion or interception. Like the nfl rule, it applies in the last minute of each half, but the ncaa rule differs in that it applies to fouls by either side that cause a clock stoppage. Sep 26, 2018 we can call the nfls new, awful emphasis on a particular brand of roughingthepasser penalty the state farm rule. Sep 23, 2018 clay matthews on roughingthepasser penalty. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Part of football for dummies usa edition cheat sheet. Sep 27, 2018 the nfl has issued a clarification on its muchdebated roughing the passer rule after three weeks of outrage from players, coaches and fans.
Sep 24, 2018 the nfl implemented a controversial roughing the passer penalty this offseason. Defenders are allowed to contact a player attempting a forward pass while he still has. Making sense of the penalties in american football can be tough unless you have a handy list of common football penalties to refer to as you watch a game. New enforcement of roughing the passer rule may have a. The rest of the fourth quarter was a backandforth affair, with the panthers scoring on a fumble recovery and punt return to go up 3220 before the jets scored a touchdown to make it 3227 with 5.
Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfl s football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team. Bill belichick has no issue with nfls controversial roughing. The rule in question rule 12, section 2, article 9b calls for a roughing the passer penalty when a defensive player lands on a passer with all or most of the defenders weight. Corrente determined that matthews did that, resulting in a roughing penalty that negated an interception and gave the ball back to the vikings. For illegal use of hands, arms, or body by the offense. The new roughing the passer rule aims to protect quarterbacks. The nfl is trying to say that this roughingthepasser emphasis is a safety issue, and that that is a noble endeavor, says matt hasselbeck, an. Has the nfl gone too far with its new roughing the passer rules. It would be a 15yard penalty for roughing the passer. When there was an outcry early last season about a flurry of roughingthepasser penalties, the competition committee intervened to clarify how it wanted the rule applied. Former star quarterback joe theismann on why he disagrees with the nfls new roughing the passer penalty. It is a judgment call by the referee, who is the official positioned in the offensive backfield, as to. It was instituted to prevent injuries like the one that took out the packers. The nfl added a new element to its roughing the passer rule this past offseason.
Higgins and jefferson fit the mold of big guys round. Nfl issues clarification on roughing the passer rule to. The new rule, which is located in rule 12, section 2, article 9 of the nfls rule book, states a player will. When there was an outcry early last season about a flurry of roughing the passer penalties, the competition committee intervened to clarify how it wanted the rule applied. Rule 12 player conduct section 1 blocking, use of hands, arms, and body legal and illegal block article 1 a player of either team may block obstruct or impede an opponent at any time, provided that. The roughing the passer issue is not going away anytime soon. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2019 nfl season. What year was a 15 yard penalty instituted for roughing the. Oct 07, 2018 the roughing the passer issue is not going away anytime soon. Its a difficult penalty for players to avoid, regardless of intent. The nfl tweaked language in the rule book that emphasized penalizing defenders who.
This last sunday, roughing the passer penalties dropped to two from 34 the week prior. Nfl confirms ref got roughing rule wrong in coltstexans. Nov 30, 2010 included in rule 12, section 2 of the nfl rule book, and also of vital player safety importance, are the illegal chop block rules rule 12, section 2, article 16. We can call the nfls new, awful emphasis on a particular brand of roughingthepasser penalty the state farm rule. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team.
The nfls new roughing the passer body weight rule is a. Under article 9, which explains the rules around roughing the passer, the manner in which a quarterback in a defenseless position which is just after he has completed throwing a pass is tackled is the point of emphasis. A defender is allowed to take one step after the ball is thrown. The nfls new focus on roughing the passer has once again created a sunday evening ruckus. If a pass is thrown from beyond the line of scrimmage, unnecessary roughness may apply for action against the passer. I dont know if the two was herky or the 34 was jerky, but its an indication that the nfl is trying to get. The clay matthews roughing the passer penalty on sunday was a huge call and basically saved the vikings, who later tied it up and tied the game. Sep 28, 2018 the nfl will make no rule changes regarding roughingthepasser penalties and clarified that the bodyweight provision is being enforced differently this season than it has since it was first introduced in 95, according to chris adamski of. The nfl has issued a clarification on its muchdebated roughing the passer rule after three weeks of outrage from players, coaches and fans. The most recent one added to the nfl rulebook is rule 7, section 2.
A look at roughing the quarterback, broken down by the quarterback that benefited from the call. Oct 03, 2018 in the first 3 weeks of the nfl season, the league issued twice as many penalties for hard tackles of the quarterback than it had the year before. The nfls controversial new roughing the passer rule, explained in a 3minute read. Roughing the passer rules the stadium wall two bills drive. When tackling a passer who is in a defenseless posture e. A defender continues an effort to tackle or hit a passer after the passer has already thrown a pass. Nfl says clay matthews hit was perfect example of roughing the passer new, 152 comments believe it or not, the league is even including video of. The nfl has confirmed that the referee botched the call when the texans got away with roughing the punter on sunday against the colts. Starting in 2011, the ncaa adopted a similar 10second penalty rule for college football. The penalty was for roughing the passer and occurred while the ball was in the air. Fortunately for the steelers, the erroneous penalty did not have much of an impact on the game. I think josh and the bills will be targeting someone with a huge catch radius or someone with good size to go along with great speed.
The nfls response to the clay matthews penalty is just. Clay matthews hit on alex smith is textbook roughing. Unlike virtually all other pages on the site where the number of games is team games this page does attempt to only count games in which the qb played, by way of looking to see if they were. Nfl faces backlash from defensive players over new roughing.
Has the nfl gone too far with its new roughing the passer. Running into kicker behind his line not roughing 12212. In the first 3 weeks of the nfl season, the league issued twice as many penalties for hard tackles of the quarterback than it had the year before. Rule 12 in the nfls 2018 rulebook details player conduct. Shenault is much more physicall but hes a lot slower. The league is on pace for 181 roughing the passer penalties called this year. The nfls controversial new roughing the passer rule, explained. Therefore, the giants still had possession of the ball since sharper had not yet intercepted the pass. All roughing the passer penalties that happened in the 2018 season, viewed by teams per game. The nfl implemented a controversial roughing the passer penalty this offseason. Sep 18, 2018 the clay matthews roughing the passer penalty on sunday was a huge call and basically saved the vikings, who later tied it up and tied the game. While coaches around the nfl grumble about the leagues controversial new roughing the passer rules, bill belichick is refusing to acknowledge they exist.