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Originally Posted by yankeesfan
A’s ball going in at B’s 10 yard line. A player fumbles ball at 5 yard line and B player while attempting to recover fumble muffs it into and out of the end zone. What is the result of the play? Where is the ball at next?
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Just as in the previous situation, the covering official will determine what force put the ball across the goal line. If the force of the fumble would have taken the ball across the goal line regardless of B’s muff, it’s a touchback. If not, it’s a safety. 99/100 this will be a touchback.