Understanding Hard-Hitting Rules

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Can anyone explain the 15 yarder on Moss last night?

That was a terrible call against the Cowboys. A shoulder pad to the sternum should always be considered a clean play. What's a DB to do? Let the receiver catch the ball, then gently lay the receiver on the ground? As long as the contact isn't made on the receiver's head or delivered by the defender's helmet, the hit should be legal.