Groundhog 24 Posted February 9, 2016 In SB 50, Denver safety T.J. Ward intercepts Cam Newton, tries to gain more yardage, ends up fumbling, and Bronco teammate Danny Trevathan recovers at the Denver 4 yard line. My question for this here bored: what if Trevathan had recovered it in the end zone? Is it ruled a touchback (Denver gets it at the 20. leading 16-7), or a safety (in which case the score is now 16-9 and Denver punts it from the 20). I think it would have been a safety, but just wanted to confirm. Might have changed the complexion of the game a little…difference between one score down and two scores down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted February 9, 2016 If the fumble occurred out of the end zone where the defense clearly had established possession, then it would have been a safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted February 9, 2016 Safety. Having possession out of the endzone, then getting tackled in the endzone, is a safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
