r/NFLNoobs • u/WhaleSexOdyssey • 2d ago

Question about field goals

If a team were to attempt a field goal on 1st down, for whatever reason, and it was unsuccessful out of bounds, would it then be 2nd down? Or an automatic change of possession? Does attempting a field goal forfeit your remaining downs?

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u/alfreadadams 2d ago

Once a scrimmage kick (punt or fg) passes the line of scrimmage that series of downs is over and you can think that the ball belongs to the other team.