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What determines a sack?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Lizard72, Sep 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM.

  1. Lizard72

    Lizard72

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    They kept saying TJ didn't record a sack, but I distinctly remember him burying Fields on a fake. Is it because he never got into a passing position that they just called it a tackle for loss?

    QBs always pull a fake handoff and roll out for a pass completion.
     
    Lizard72, Sep 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
    Lizard72, Sep 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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  2. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    I was wondering this.

    It seems a sack only officially counts within the pocket or “without clear intent”, or if the QB goes out of bounds behind the los.
     
    Thigpen82, Sep 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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  3. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    He should have had the record against Tyler Huntley and the Ravens. The Ravens were clearly in a passing situation when Huntley bobbled the low snap and was tackled for a loss by TJ.
     
    Hanratty#5, Sep 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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  4. Chucktownsteeler

    Chucktownsteeler Well-Known Member

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    If it’s the play I am thinking of, he did bury Fields, but he had handed the ball off.
     
    Chucktownsteeler, Sep 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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  5. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Life is good

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    jeh1856, Sep 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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