Why Did We Even Have to Challenge This Play?

[Montsta]

If it was ruled a fumble by Freeman, isn't the rule that you can not advance a fumble unless you are the player that fumbled it? If so, wouldn't the Bucs get it where the receiver grabbed it making it 3rd and short with the clock running still?

[Jangler]

Why a thread? is a better question.

[House]

You didn't adjust for the varient of x.

[House]

And show your work next time

[DudeNamedJeremy]

i think thats only for tds. amirite

[Montsta]

Why a thread? is a better question.

Because I was trying to get a better understanding of the rule without getting smartass responses. Boy, I really sidestepped that landmine...

[Jangler]

[Sandy Claws]

If it was ruled a fumble by Freeman, isn't the rule that you can not advance a fumble unless you are the player that fumbled it? If so, wouldn't the Bucs get it where the receiver grabbed it making it 3rd and short with the clock running still?

Only on 4th down or inside 2 minutes.