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If the QB is hit behind the line of scrimmage with the ball, what is that called?

Retry Correct Incorrect A quarterback that gets tackled behind the line of scrimmage is a sack. If the QB is tackled in the offensive end zone, it is a safety as long as they have the ball.

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If the QB is hit behind the line of scrimmage with the ball, what is that called?

• Safety
• Sack
• A roughing the passer penalty
• Nothing