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Would the following scenario be ruled a fumble or incomplete pass? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by KC_Fan77@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community

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I was thinking about this scenario, and I don't think I've ever seen it happen in a game. What would happen if a QB was hit while throwing a backwards pass and the hit caused him to lose control of the ball. If the QB's hand is moving forward when the hit occurs, but he's throwing backwards, is it a fumble or incomplete pass? Has anyone ever seen this occur in a game?

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[–] sleeplessaddict@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If the QB is throwing a backwards pass, their arm is by definition not moving forward. Even without being hit, if that ball hits the ground it's live