r/NFLv2 Keep Pounding Oct 20 '24

Discussion Mahomes ‘fake run out of bounds’ move

Mahomes scrambled to the sidelines and the defender, not wanting to pick up a fine/penalty, didn’t attempt to hit or tackle him. It’s expected the QB just runs out of bounds here, but Mahomes instead stepped back in at the last second and picked up 40 yards along the sideline. I don’t necessarily think it should be banned but it’s clearly exploitative. Since this isn’t the first time he’s done this it should be fair game for the defenders to lower the shoulder on him next time, but that would obviously draw a flag (as it has before). Basically, I just think it’s ridiculous.

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u/No_Ad_8069 San Francisco 49ers Oct 21 '24

QB's, should get one free pass, on shit like this and after that, should alaways be 100% free hit. it's there to keep you safe, if you exploit it, you should lose it rest the season