All articles tagged with #horse collar tackle
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton was fined $8,238 for a horse-collar tackle on 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during Super Bowl LVIII, the only player fined for an on-field, safety-related violation in the game. Despite the tackle being minor, the NFL confirmed the fine, making it the only one issued for any infraction during the Super Bowl.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters made an illegal horse-collar tackle on Packers receiver Christian Watson, preventing a touchdown and potentially changing the outcome of the game. The play resulted in a penalty and a field goal for the Packers, but they failed to score another touchdown. The Raiders went on to win the game 17-13. The article suggests that the league should consider revisiting the rule on horse-collar tackles and potentially awarding a touchdown in certain situations to prevent such violations.