Is it possible to get a sack and a forced fumble on the same play?

[BRANDON ROSS 0]

Here is the scenario (or is it pronounced scenario?):

 

The QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage and as he is going down he loses the football?

 

Does the DEF get credit for a sack and a forced fumble?

 

I've heard that the NFL awards players both on the same play in a post at that other board.

[HoleFiller 0]

You kiddin me?

[BRANDON ROSS 0]

You kiddin me?

 

Yeah, just kidding. Never mind

[Mike MacGregor 20]

Yes, credit for both.

 

Nothing like having a DE dog it all game and then go out there and collect a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and rumble into the end zone for a TD on a single play. Great when it happens for you. when it is against you.

 

Don't quote me on this but that player also gets a solo tackle too, I think.

[BRANDON ROSS 0]

Yes, credit for both.

 

Nothing like having a DE dog it all game and then go out there and collect a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and rumble into the end zone for a TD on a single play. Great when it happens for you. when it is against you.

 

Don't quote me on this but that player also gets a solo tackle too, I think.

Yes, I believe by NFL stats rules, he does get a solo tackle. My point is, How can it be a sack/tackle if the player is never brought down with control of the ball.

[Dr. Octopus 0]

Yes, I believe by NFL stats rules, he does get a solo tackle. My point is, How can it be a sack/tackle if the player is never brought down with control of the ball.

 

in the grasp?

[Mike MacGregor 20]

Yes, I believe by NFL stats rules, he does get a solo tackle. My point is, How can it be a sack/tackle if the player is never brought down with control of the ball.

 

He was the last opposing player with control of the ball. Tackle caused the fumble. Defined as a sack because the player is behind the line of scrimmage and a passer. Why wouldn't he get credit for a tackle?

[DC 9]

Yes, I believe by NFL stats rules, he does get a solo tackle. My point is, How can it be a sack/tackle if the player is never brought down with control of the ball.

 

by that same resoning, every sack would also get credit for a tackle. And that never happens. My league gives 3 points to IDPs for sacks and 1 point per tackle. But never both on the same play. The 3 points an IDP gets for a sack stands by itself.

 

an IDP who sacks the QB, causing a fumble recovered by the same IDP and run in for a TD gets the following

 

3 pts for the sack

3 pts for the forced fumble

2 pts for the fumble recovery

6 pts for the TD

 

a 14 point play! Arguably one of the most game changing plays in the game. Equivalent FF scoring to an 80 yard TD run or Reception.