Nov 30, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) punts the football during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson punts the ball twice in one play.
In a Thursday Night Football game that has already give us one weird moment, things got even weirder late in the third quarter. Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson punted the ball, had it blocked then scooped the ball and impressively punted it on the run to pull off the rare double punt.
This moment left fans, media and even rules analyst Mike Perira amazed and confused of if it was even legal. The referees ultimately ruled that no rules were broken and the 68-yard double punt stood. Just another impressive play by the punters who are taking over this game.
Fans had a wide range of emotions experiencing the double punt. Some were impressed, some were confused, and others wanted their punters to try and pull it off.