[FONT="]The NFL says that the controversial hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfieldfrom Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead should have been penalized, a league source told ESPN's Pat McManamon.
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[FONT="]The hit occurred during the fourth quarter of the Buccaneers' overtime victory in Week 7. Mayfield slid at the end of a 35-yard run, and Whitehead's helmet hit the quarterback's head shortly after his knee hit the ground.
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Christian Kirksey
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@Kirko58
· Oct 22, 2018
I guess we play against the Refs as well as our opponent ??*
René Bugner (Rainbowcave)
@RNBWCV
I love the explanation by Shawn Hochuli here:
» The Quarterback was still a runner and therefore is allowed to be hit in the head [...] «
The ruling on the Jordan Whitehead Tackle / Hit vs Baker Mayfield in the 4th quarter.pic.twitter.com/38pbsJTyiG
10:17 AM - Oct 22, 2018
[FONT="]Whitehead could have been flagged for one of two infractions: Unnecessary roughness for hitting a sliding player on the head, or unsportsmanlike conduct for using his helmet to do so, the league source added.
[/FONT]https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-nfl-says-4th-quarter-hit-on-mayfield-should-have-been-flagged/ar-BBOOsjO?li=BBnbfcL
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[FONT="]The hit occurred during the fourth quarter of the Buccaneers' overtime victory in Week 7. Mayfield slid at the end of a 35-yard run, and Whitehead's helmet hit the quarterback's head shortly after his knee hit the ground.
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Christian Kirksey
✔
@Kirko58
· Oct 22, 2018
I guess we play against the Refs as well as our opponent ??*
René Bugner (Rainbowcave)
@RNBWCV
I love the explanation by Shawn Hochuli here:
» The Quarterback was still a runner and therefore is allowed to be hit in the head [...] «
The ruling on the Jordan Whitehead Tackle / Hit vs Baker Mayfield in the 4th quarter.pic.twitter.com/38pbsJTyiG
10:17 AM - Oct 22, 2018
[FONT="]Whitehead could have been flagged for one of two infractions: Unnecessary roughness for hitting a sliding player on the head, or unsportsmanlike conduct for using his helmet to do so, the league source added.
[/FONT]https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-nfl-says-4th-quarter-hit-on-mayfield-should-have-been-flagged/ar-BBOOsjO?li=BBnbfcL