Bears HC Fox Challenges TD, results in turnover (Corrente again, similar to Jets fumble)

[convertedpatsfan]

Watch: John Fox's challenge backfires big time

Lost possession of the ball while reaching for the goal line, and hit the pylon. He was originally deemed out of bounds at the 2, but Fox challenged it, and Corrente ruled it a fumble into the endzone, touchback, turnover.

The Bears lost by 7.

 

[XLIX]

Sometimes you just leave well enough alone....

 

[TBR]

While the outcomes are the same, the Jets' touchback had some pretty unique elements to it, which made it so controversial. This one here is a familiar sight and happens often. Although this one was extra funny since Fox's challenge backfired terribly.

 

[IcyPatriot]

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[Joey007]

Both Tback plays were the right calls because they followed what the rules are.

But I do think it's a rule that probably should be changed. I don't think a fumble forwards into the endzone should warrant a touchback.

Should be like any other fumble out of bounds where forward progress stops.

 

[ThatllMoveTheChains!!!]

Both Tback plays were the right calls because they followed what the rules are.

But I do think it's a rule that probably should be changed. I don't think a fumble forwards into the endzone should warrant a touchback.

Should be like any other fumble out of bounds where forward progress stops.

Lucky for you it benefited the Patriots, so the countdown has begun.

 

[oldrover]

Watch: John Fox's challenge backfires big time

Lost possession of the ball while reaching for the goal line, and hit the pylon. He was originally deemed out of bounds at the 2, but Fox challenged it, and Corrente ruled it a fumble into the endzone, touchback, turnover.

The Bears lost by 7.

 

[BobDigital]

Why even bother wasting a challenge? You would have been first and inches. Even if you win that is one challenge gone. If you lose the next one you are out of them. If you are not confident in your ability to score at the first and half a yard line on 4 plays then you may as well not even show up to play the game.