When Does Clock Stop out of Bounds Nfl

When did the NFL change the out of bounds clock rule?

For decades, when a player with the ball went out of bounds, the clock stopped, with the clock not starting again until the ball was snapped for the next play. This too, will change in 2008.

Why does the clock not stop when out of bounds NFL?

It is only if the ball goes out of bounds that the clock stops, and even then only long enough to allow the referee to reset the ball on the field before starting the clock again.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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