Divisional Round Weekend '10

[KLHJ2]

They need to change the rule. Players cannot even accidentally touch the facemask without getting a 15 yard penalty. Where it should only be a penalty of that magnitude if the player grabs the facemask and either forcefully twists it or takes the player to the ground. An accidental touch should not be penalized at all. Many times if a pass rusher is going for the ball in the QB's hand he can end up with and accidental hand to the face mask. Essentially they are penalizing the defensive player for trying to make a play and in this case rewarded the QB for a bad play.