Watch: Steelers Player Exploits NFL Rule To Get Penalty On Ravens During Kickoff Return

Steelers Player Exploits NFL Rule To Get Punishment On Ravens During The opening shot Return

Steelers the opening shot returner Godwin Igwebuike pulled off an astonishing heads-up play during Saturday’s down.

In the primary portion of the Steelers-Ravens game, the Ravens started the ball off, and the ball arrived close to the sideline at the five-yard line.

Igwebuike then positioned his feet beyond the field of play prior to contacting the ball, which prompted a punishment on the Ravens, and the Steelers getting the ball at the 40-yard line.

A few fans whined that the standard is unjustifiable and ought to be changed.

“WOW they need to change that standard yesterday. Baltimore kicks it near the sideline. Pitt player contacts it while spreading too far out n Pitt gets the ball at the 40? Cause it’s a punishment on Baltimore. One fan asked, “WTF is that?”

“The @NFL needs to change that standard on openers. You ought to be down where you get too far out. Miserable decide that requirements to change” remarked another fan.

Igwebuike’s decision to penalize the Ravens was still a very smart move, regardless of what fans think of the rule.