Why are there automatic 1st down penalties? (1 Viewer)

[UFCSaint]

The NFL wants scoring and offense...…..bottom line!!

The way the rules are set up greatly benefit offense and hamstrings the defense!

Goodell would be happy if every game was 50-49

 

[Floridalsusaintsfan]

The NFL wants scoring and offense...…..bottom line!!

The way the rules are set up greatly benefit offense and hamstrings the defense!

Dang it! That's why Lattimore is out.

 

[dutar76]

I'd love to see several penalties ONLY called when it's overwhelmingly egregious.

Offensive holding, defensive holding, PI, OPI, and hands to the face (newly added to my list)

All of these happen on every single snap in football at EVERY level. Someone once told me that the refs only call the ones they see, and that there's only 8 refs and 22 players on the field, so they can't see everything, and that's why it seems inconsistent. Okay, I get it.

But if you simply removed the ticky-tack calls, two things would happen. Flags would be cut in half, and football would be watchable again.

 

[AARPSaint]

Goodell would be happy if every game was 50-49

Only if the Saints had the 49.

 

[Zack Lee]

So on third and 20 defenders tackle all the receivers, now it’s third and 15. Do they just keep doing that?

not obviously. But yes, if it isn't automatic first down you push your luck on the coverage on third and 20 because you get a makeup shot.

 

[Seahawkfan80]

Goodell would be happy if every game was 50-49

I think that is 50 - 47....A missed field goal to tie the game in Overtime.

 

[Seahawkfan80]

I'd love to see several penalties ONLY called when it's overwhelmingly egregious.

Offensive holding, defensive holding, PI, OPI, and hands to the face (newly added to my list)

All of these happen on every single snap in football at EVERY level. Someone once told me that the refs only call the ones they see, and that there's only 8 refs and 22 players on the field, so they can't see everything, and that's why it seems inconsistent. Okay, I get it.

But if you simply removed the ticky-tack calls, two things would happen. Flags would be cut in half, and football would be watchable again.

Hands to the face???? Shouldnt that be fixing the mascara??? Oops...that only applies to Cam.

 

[Taker597]

Oh look at that... 3rd and 10.

What penalty gets called? The one thar gives an automatic 1st down.

 

[Drew Beers]

Particularly defensive holding.

Just feels like a rigged rule nowadays.

What’s wrong with 5 yards and replay of downs?

To dictate betting lines

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