I've Got A Rules Question

[cctekguy]

I just saw the potential for this to happen in the Saints/Vikings game.

Brees hit Michael Thomas for a long gain. Defensive pass interference was also called on the play.

The Saints declined the penalty and took the play.

...but the catch was "questionable" and could have been challenged.

IF Minnesota had challenged the play and the ruling on the field was reversed, could the Saints then say
"Never mind, we accept the penalty."?

 

[Phicinfan]

I just saw the potential for this to happen in the Saints/Vikings game.

Brees hit Michael Thomas for a long gain. Defensive pass interference was also called on the play.

The Saints declined the penalty and took the play.

...but the catch was "questionable" and could have been challenged.

IF Minnesota had challenged the play and the ruling on the field was reversed, could the Saints then say
"Never mind, we accept the penalty."?

Not sure, but it is a very good question. Actually if I am HC and think the catch is in question, I would do just that to protect against the change.

 

[Walter34]

yes, they could accept the penalty after the call reversal.

 

[mudloggerone]

Yes and it has happened several times before.

 

[Arctic Dawgs]

It happened earlier today. Can't remember which game. Sea/Det maybe

 

[Deacon]

Yeah, that happens all the time. Usually when there is a timeout involved.

 

[efactor]

I just saw the potential for this to happen in the Saints/Vikings game.

Brees hit Michael Thomas for a long gain. Defensive pass interference was also called on the play.

The Saints declined the penalty and took the play.

...but the catch was "questionable" and could have been challenged.

IF Minnesota had challenged the play and the ruling on the field was reversed, could the Saints then say
"Never mind, we accept the penalty."?

Yes, which is why they didn't challenge it. I doubt that catch would have been upheld, but who knows. There was a challenge in the Seahawks games on a Moore catch that I didn't think there was any way that would be reversed and called a catch, but it was.