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Thomas
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Thomas asked in SportsFootball (American) · 8 years ago

Football simultaneous possession?

A wide receiver and a defender are in the end zone. The football is thrown up and both players jump in the air for the ball. Both players make contact with the ball at the same time (simultaneously) and come down to the ground. The defender came down out of bounds while the offensive player land in bounds, in the end zone.

Is this a touchdown or incomplete pass?

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    If the defender is out of bounds and touches the ball prior to it being secured by the offensive player, then it is an incomplete pass. If not, it's a touchdown. I remember that happening to Vincent Brown of the Chargers vs the Raiders 2 seasons ago and the refs ruling an incomplete pass.

  • 8 years ago

    Touchdown. Simultaneous possession goes to the offensive player, and since he is in bounds it's a TD.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    tie goes to the receiver so therefore would be a touchdown..but it also depends on who is refereeing..

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