Why Can The Kicking Team Recover An Onside Kick? Under the rules of the onside kick, the ball has to travel at least 10 yards before the kicking team can recover it. Since Zuerlein kicked off from the 35-yard line, that means the Cowboys weren’t allowed to touch the ball until it reached the 45-yard
What Happens When A Punt Is Blocked? A punt or field goal that is blocked and remains behind the line of scrimmage can be picked up and advanced by either team. The kicking team can down the ball but not advance it unless first touched by the defense after it crosses the line. The defense
Can You Return A Blocked Punt? Can you return a blocked punt? The league went on to explain why, via Twitter. “The punt is blocked and goes beyond the line of scrimmage, where it’s touched by the receiving team. Since the receiving team touches the ball beyond the line of scrimmage, the kicking team is