This is the NFL rule that was put in because of the Oakland
Raiders fumble in a playoff game. They fumbled forward for
about 10 yards and it looked like it was on purpose.
1) You got it right, no such rule in NF rules.
2) I'm not sure of the correct ruling in the NFL. I think it would depend on a lot of things... eligible receiver, lineman not downfield... and so on.
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