re: Hit on Kelly vs Hurts

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ONe is a QB in the pocket. The other is a QB who is now a RB as he is advancing the ball. A RB can lower his head as he hits the hole. Thus it is virtually impossible for all defensive players to avoid helmet to helmet contac

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You're close to understanding how the rules work. The next step is to realize that, by rule, a "helmet to helmet" hit is only illegal against a defenseless player. Ball carriers (including QBs who are not in the middle of a throwing motion or have just finished throwing) are not defenseless. This makes helmet to helmet legal.

Any player at any time who initiates forcible contact with the crown of the helmet and satisfies at least one condition of targeting has committed a penalty.

It's not shocking or anything but there are alot of Bammers who are ignorant of the rulebook here