Can you recover a kickoff in the endzone?

A member of the kicking team can recover the ball in the end zone and be awarded a touchdown. The receiving team gets the ball on its own 35-yard line if the kickoff goes out of bounds before reaching the end zone.

What is the rule on a touchback on a punt?

If a kicked ball, either as a result of a punt, kickoff or missed field goal, touches the ground in the opposing team’s end zone, rolls out of the back-end zone or touches the goal post, the play is ruled a touchback and the ball will be spotted at the 25-yard line.

Can you return a fumbled kickoff?

In the case of a fumble, the ball is live and can be returned by the team that recovers the ball. In the case of a muffed punt, it is possible for the punting team to recover the ball and continue the drive, but at least in NCAA and NFL rules, they cannot advance the ball on that same play.

How does punt return work?

Return. A punt return is one of the receiving team’s options to respond to a punt. A player positioned about 35–45 yards from the line of scrimmage (usually a wide receiver or return specialist) will attempt to catch or pick up the ball after it is punted by the opposing team’s punter.

Can you return a muffed punt in the NFL?

Can the kicking team score on a kickoff?

If the receiving team gains possession of a kickoff in its own end zone and then fails to return it into the field of play, the kicking team scores one point, and the receiving team scrimmages from the 35-yard line.

Can you return a punt?

Can you run a muffed punt?

In the case of a muffed punt, it is possible for the punting team to recover the ball and continue the drive, but at least in NCAA and NFL rules, they cannot advance the ball on that same play. Rules vary by league about how to handle a muffed punt. Nonetheless, a muffed punt is a turnover.