Re: [NFL] Colts-NE, Defensive Delay of Game?

>However, others arise later in a series of downs.  In long yardage situations,
automatic 1st down penalties are much more severe when they occur on later
downs than on early ones.  OTOH, 5 yard penalties become less significant. 
Frequently it pays for team B to risk offside by timing a rush against an
expected kick.

Robert >

I don't see the problem.  Other than roughing the passer, the only FED auto-1st
down penalties are on kicking situations, which means the defense has held the
offense.  If they don't want to risk giving the offense the ball back, then
simply don't rush the kicker.

Jim Rosenfeld

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