What's the word on Golston?

[4mrusmc]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

He's blocked two kicks.

Speaking of blocked kicks, what's the rule if you blocked a field goal attempt? In the bears game, it appeared that Golston did block it, but isn't it considered like a fumble? Because the bears were treating it like it was and they were rushing to the ball after the block to down it on the 2 yard line. Instead, the Skins took over at the 20 yard line (like a touch-back).

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

Speaking of blocked kicks, what's the rule if you blocked a field goal attempt? In the bears game, it appeared that Golston did block it, but isn't it considered like a fumble? Because the bears were treating it like it was and they were rushing to the ball after the block to down it on the 2 yard line. Instead, the Skins took over at the 20 yard line (like a touch-back).

I don't remember where the kick was from but in the NFL any kick within the 20 yard that is blocked or missed is borught out to the 20 the change of possession.

If a blocked kick is behind the LOS it is treated like a fumble and can be advanced by either team. If it advances beyond the LOS then it treated like a punt and can only be advanced by the defending team.