Taunting in the NFL

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Originally Posted by Big2Cat

I just saw DeSean Jackson catch a 50 yard pass, then taunt the other team after he ran out of bounds. There was also a live ball foul on the defense for illegal hands. I don't know NFL rules too well, but I do think they don't allow live ball/dead ball enforcements. Therefore, the fouls offset and the play had to go over.

Just wondering, could the eagles have declined the defensive foul, tear the 50 yard gain then have the 15 for taunting enforced and still end up with 35 yards?

CANADIAN RULING:

The Canadian Ruling has the right approach. Taunting is applied after all other fouls are considered. Our approach to illegal hands is 15 yards, but only if they're "to the face". The 10 yards for the taunt is then taken away, giving a net of 5 yards in A's favour, plus an AFD.