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No, the R team member is holding a live ball. If the ball happens to become dead by rule behind the goal line(e.g.: the runner goes down, fumbles the ball over the endline, etc.), then R will have the ball 1st and 10 at his own 4 as the momentum exception applies. Same goes for a punt.
The key word here is "catch" which is a live ball caught in flight (ie: never hit the ground). If the ball hits and bounces high in the air then possessed, it's not a catch and if the ball becomes dead behind the goal line it would then be a safety on both a free kick and punt as the momentum exception wouldn't apply.
The momentum rule has been modified to say something like "Momentum actually applies any covered defensive play situation."
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in any of this. I've had a few snafus lately.
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