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Even the punter had a highlight play Sunday, or at least a highlight that didn’t involve a forward pass.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Nov. 2025
Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But the ability to consistently complete the forward pass is helpful, as well.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2025
Teams are permitted to throw two forward passes on one play, but the first pass must be completed behind the line of scrimmage.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Nov. 2025
Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But the ability to consistently complete the forward pass is helpful, as well.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2025
Teams are permitted to throw two forward passes on one play, but the first pass must be completed behind the line of scrimmage.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Forward pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20pass. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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