B.Hiestand – J. Hadley
MMA. UFC Vegas 99
What is offensive fumble recovery in American football?
How does the situation develop after OFR?
The offensive fumble recovery means that the offense gains possession after a fumble. Further play development has different routes. If the fumbler’s teammate with advancing eligibility takes the ball, the team continues to carry the ball till touchdown or stop. The down series preserves too. Otherwise, the opponents get the successful recovery and a new series of downs. The only exemption relates to the fourth down. Only the fumbler has the right to recover its mistake. Any fouls, roughing or interference there lead to yardage and automatic first down penalty.