Re: Opinions needed on Westbrook fumble from Eagles game

"Scott Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Since this was probably an issue in 2001 I'm sure most of us agree that if
> you have a WR or RB, say Tim Brown as was the case in 2001, doing
> punt/kickoff returns and he returns one for a TD that he DOESNT get credit
> for the TD but that the Raiders D/ST would.

I wouldn't say "most of us agree." Every league has different rules, so it
all depends on how your league scores special teams TDs. Some leagues credit
only the D/ST, other credit the individual player, and still others credit
both.

Regarding special teams fumbles, most leagues typically do not penalize
D/STs for fumbling. Individual players? Usually the rule of thumb is if they
can score return TDs, they can be charged with turnovers on a return. No
reward without risk.

You've never had this come up before? I think Westbrook muffed a punt
against New England back in Week 2. If Westbrook was active on someone's
roster, how did you score it back then?

-MR