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American football and Canadian football play
football, a quarterback kneel, also called taking a knee, genuflect offense, kneel-down offense, or victory formation, occurs when the quarterback touches
Quarterback_kneel
Human position where one or both knees touch the ground
Kneeling is a basic human position where one or both knees touch the ground. According to Merriam-Webster, kneeling is defined as "to position the body
Kneeling
Fumble that allowed Philadelphia Eagles to win a 1978 game over the New York Giants
the game was its contribution to the adoption and acceptance of the quarterback kneel as the standard method for winning teams in possession of the ball
Miracle_at_the_Meadowlands
Topics referred to by the same term
which originated in U.S. national anthem protests (2016–present) Quarterback kneel Kneeling, any of numerous customs involving placing one or both knees on
Taking_a_knee
Series of protests by American athletes
strikes 1968 Olympics Black Power salute United States Flag Code Quarterback kneel Hoffman, Benjamin; Minsberg, Talya (September 4, 2018). "The Deafening
U.S. national anthem kneeling protests
U.S._national_anthem_kneeling_protests
Position in gridiron football
"Hail Mary pass". However, if a team is winning, a quarterback can keep the clock running by kneeling after the snap. This is normally done when the opposing
Quarterback
2001 NFL officiating controversy
needed to convert, or else the Jaguars could simply kneel the ball twice and end the game. Quarterback Tim Couch took the snap and passed it short to wide
Bottlegate
American football player (born 1995)
Saints head coach Dennis Allen called for a quarterback kneel to exhaust the final minute of the game, quarterback Jameis Winston instead handed the ball to
Jamaal_Williams
American gridiron football player (born 1952)
Meadowlands" by Eagles fans, and it was instrumental in making the quarterback kneel (also known as "taking a knee") a routine play for running down the
Joe_Pisarcik
2022 National Football League championship game
and enabling Los Angeles to run out the rest of the clock with a quarterback kneel. Kupp was named the Super Bowl MVP, with eight receptions for 92 yards
Super_Bowl_LVI
the player with the ball intentionally kneels down on the ground and stops advancing, e.g. a quarterback kneel or touchback. This rule does not apply
Glossary of American football terms
Glossary_of_American_football_terms
2017 National Football League championship game
attempted in a Super Bowl. Instead, New England attempted a fake quarterback kneel running play for running back Dion Lewis, who gained 13 yards, but
Super_Bowl_LI
Gridiron football term
second half, or either team at the end of the first half, may have the quarterback kneel to end the half with minimum chance for mishap. High-school coach
Turnover_on_downs
American football player (born 1998)
final two snaps of national championship victory, both of which were Quarterback kneels". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2021. "Landon Dickerson Draft
Landon_Dickerson
57th season in franchise history
head coach Dennis Allen called for a quarterback kneel to exhaust the final minute of the game. Instead, quarterback Jameis Winston handed the ball to running
2023 New Orleans Saints season
2023_New_Orleans_Saints_season
American football player (born 1987)
quarterback. He played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. In 2016, he gained attention for kneeling during
Colin_Kaepernick
NFL quarterbacks includes those who have started in a regular-season or post-season game in the National Football League (NFL). The quarterback is the
List of Black starting NFL quarterbacks
List_of_Black_starting_NFL_quarterbacks
Action in gridiron football
decide. Unique situations where a loss reduces a quarterback's rushing total (not a sack) are "kneel downs" (used to run time off the game clock). A player
Quarterback_sack
College football bowl game
Tide within three points. The final play of the second quarter was a quarterback kneel by Michigan and the Wolverines entered halftime with a 13–10 lead
2024_Rose_Bowl
Postseason college football tournament
before the final possession of the game, which ended with a quarterback kneel. LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow passed for seven touchdowns
2019–20 College Football Playoff
2019–20_College_Football_Playoff
American football player (born 1946)
risking too much injury falling on the ball in an era before the quarterback kneel to run out the clock was common. However, Pisarcik botched the handoff
Larry_Csonka
National Football League rivalry
head coach Dennis Allen called for a quarterback kneel to exhaust the final minute of the game. Instead, quarterback Jameis Winston handed the ball to running
Falcons–Saints_rivalry
American football team season
linebacker Danny Trevathan, which enabled Luck to end the game on a quarterback kneel. Week Ten: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary at
2015_Denver_Broncos_season
1996 National Football League championship game
victory. After that, Dallas ran out most of the clock with three quarterback kneels and an intentional delay of the game penalty before punting the ball
Super_Bowl_XXX
offense instead opted to effectively end the game at that point with a quarterback kneel (which was not an accepted way of ending a game in 1940). The margin
1940_NFL_Championship_Game
Edwards recovered for a touchdown. Led to the universal adoption of the quarterback kneel to end games and the firing of Giants offensive coordinator Bob Gibson
List of nicknamed NFL games and plays
List_of_nicknamed_NFL_games_and_plays
College Football Playoff Semifinal bowl game
Georgia fans to call it the "Midnight Miracle". The game ended with a quarterback kneel and Georgia won the game, earning them a berth in the national championship
2022_Peach_Bowl
American football player (born 1998)
Johnson. The snaps were his first in the NFL that did not end in a quarterback kneel. On October 27, 2024, with only a few minutes left in the Week 8 game
Doug_Kramer_Jr.
American football tournament
forced to advance the ball towards another score instead of taking a quarterback kneel because the Colts still had three timeouts remaining. But on Pittsburgh's
2005–06_NFL_playoffs
53rd season in franchise history
forced to advance the ball towards another score instead of taking a quarterback kneel because the Colts still had three timeouts remaining. But on Pittsburgh's
2005 Indianapolis Colts season
2005_Indianapolis_Colts_season
Management of game clock in sports
on downs, the offense can run out the clock by executing repeated quarterback kneels until the clock runs out. In the NFL and college football, up to 40
Clock_management
Inaugural season for the franchise in Los Angeles
seconds remained, Denver had to keep running regular plays, as the quarterback kneel was not yet an established part of the game. Two plays after Donnell's
1960 Los Angeles Chargers season
1960_Los_Angeles_Chargers_season
College football bowl game
fumble, a punt, and a quarterback kneel to end the game. Winston did not finish the game; he was replaced by backup quarterback Sean Maguire for the Seminoles'
2015_Rose_Bowl
Sports strategy related to clock management
or more quarterback kneels. A team will often accept minimal prospect for a large gain in yardage (or even, particularly with quarterback kneels, a modest
Running_out_the_clock
American football player and coach (1927–2015)
seconds left. They had only to kneel the ball to end the game, as the Eagles had no timeouts. Gibson ordered Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik to run play "Brown
Bob Gibson (American football)
Bob_Gibson_(American_football)
1972 Edition of the Super Bowl
1st-and-goal at the Miami 1-yard line (the victory formation, where the quarterback kneels to run down the clock, was not introduced in the NFL until late in
Super_Bowl_VI
Protests during the playing of the United States national anthem
the quarterback kneel as a more respectful sign toward veterans, which is exactly what made Kaepernick stand out. People started to notice a kneeling player
U.S._national_anthem_protests
2014 mobile video game
available at any point including punts, fake punts, field goals, quarterback kneels, and fake field goals. There are also up to four different styles
Madden_NFL_Mobile
American college football season
last possession, allowing the Golden Bears to end the game with a quarterback kneel and win 50–43. With the loss, Texas moved to 2–1 for the year. On
2016 Texas Longhorns football team
2016_Texas_Longhorns_football_team
American football player (born 1978)
The Patriots ran for a late touchdown when they could have taken three kneel-downs and ended the game with a 27–9 win over the Lions, and that decision
Dominic_Raiola
American college football season
helped the Bears to four more touchdown passes before initiating the quarterback kneel in the fourth quarter to prevent Baylor from scoring further; the
2009 Baylor Bears football team
2009_Baylor_Bears_football_team
American football player (born 1998)
Pickett finished the game at quarterback for the Eagles, handing the ball off, attempting one pass, and then kneeling to close out the 40–22 victory
Kenny_Pickett
American sports announcer (1927–2015)
of Super Bowl XXV. Miller also called Jeff Hostetler's game-ending quarterback kneel. However, his most famous call would prove to be Leon Lett's interception
Van_Miller
American football player (1925–2000)
force the Hawkeyes to score a safety with time expiring when he did a quarterback kneel, and purposely fell down in the end zone, getting an Iowa defender
Don_Kindt
American football player (born 1963)
born November 13, 1963) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played
Vinny_Testaverde
64th season in franchise history
left in the game. After Denver burned more clock with a series of quarterback kneels and forced Buffalo to burn its final timeouts, Broncos kicker Wil
2023_Buffalo_Bills_season
Notable NFL playoff game
still had all three timeouts remaining, the Steelers could not take a quarterback kneel, and had to try to advance the ball or score. A field goal would have
2005 AFC Divisional playoff game (Pittsburgh–Indianapolis)
2005_AFC_Divisional_playoff_game_(Pittsburgh–Indianapolis)
American football tournament
last 6:52 of the game on a 15-play drive (12 runs, one pass, two quarterback kneels), with Plunkett scrambling twice on third down to pick up key first
1980–81_NFL_playoffs
American football coach (born 1952)
the field. Run out the clock and kneel down—that's my job." Arians has an image of what the perfect NFL quarterback looks like. In his book, Arians wrote:
Bruce_Arians
American football player (born 1994)
Boyle (born October 3, 1994) is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football for the UConn Huskies and Eastern Kentucky
Tim_Boyle_(American_football)
American football and baseball player (born 1987)
(/ˈtiːboʊ/; born August 14, 1987) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons, primarily
Tim_Tebow
American football player (born 1992)
Allen (born September 5, 1992) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected
Brandon Allen (American football)
Brandon_Allen_(American_football)
American college football season
Reid recovered the football in the end zone and with two proceeding quarterback kneels ended the dramatic victory. Jon Dwyer added 145 yards rushing and
2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
2008_Georgia_Tech_Yellow_Jackets_football_team
American football player (born 1990)
Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played
Geno_Smith
NFL team 35th season
to knock the ball away with 1:04 to play. Humphries executed three quarterback kneels to run out the clock. San Diego won despite being outgained by 415
1994 San Diego Chargers season
1994_San_Diego_Chargers_season
62nd season in franchise history
included three kneel-downs for minus three yards to end the game. His rushing total was the highest in NFL history was a quarterback who passed for at
2021 Los Angeles Chargers season
2021_Los_Angeles_Chargers_season
College football game
before turning the ball over on downs. The Midshipmen ran one more quarterback kneel play to run out the clock, winning the game with a final score of
2004_Emerald_Bowl
American football player (born 1998)
Casey Thompson (born October 3, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Dresden Monarchs of the German Football League. He played college football
Casey_Thompson
American football player (born 1959)
1959) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco
Jeff_Kemp
Canadian-born American football coach (born 1975)
(not including their final possession, which included three kneel-downs by backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky), a feat which had never been previously
Brian_Daboll
2018 American football playoff game
first half. Of the Saints' six first-half drives (excluding the end-of-half kneel), two ended with turnovers, three ended with punts, and one ended with a
Minneapolis_Miracle
American football player (born 1996)
Ryan Stidham (born August 8, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played
Jarrett_Stidham
American football player (born 1982)
kneel down. On October 11, 2016, he was released by the Browns with an injury settlement. Whitehurst's father, David Whitehurst, played quarterback for
Charlie_Whitehurst
American gridiron football player (born 1998)
Grey Cup game, Dukes was the primary backup quarterback, but only entered the game in the final minute to kneel down in victory formation as the Argonauts
Cameron_Dukes
American football player (born 1982)
1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with
Ben_Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Gazette, snapped a now famous picture of the injured quarterback kneeling on the ground with blood running down his scalp. Tittle spent that
History of the New York Giants (1925–1978)
History_of_the_New_York_Giants_(1925–1978)
American football player (born 1998)
Huntley (born February 3, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed
Tyler_Huntley
NFL team in Santa Clara, California
Francisco 49ers appeared to kneel during the US national anthem, becoming the first NFL cheerleader to do so. The act of kneeling during the national anthem
San_Francisco_49ers
it places the quarterback directly under center (in contrast to its main competitor of its day, the single wing, which had the quarterback receiving the
List of formations in American football
List_of_formations_in_American_football
NFL team season
Eagles took a kneel down to run down the clock, putting the ball at the Dallas 34 yard line with 10 seconds left. On the next play, quarterback Randall Cunningham
1987_Dallas_Cowboys_season
American football player (1947–2006)
propelled the Eagles into the playoffs and prompted the NFL to adopt the "kneel down" play, otherwise known as the "victory formation" to end games. Clack
Jim_Clack
American football player (born 1991)
Garoppolo (born November 2, 1991) is an American professional football quarterback. Nicknamed "Jimmy G", he played college football for the Eastern Illinois
Jimmy_Garoppolo
American football player (born 1981)
(born December 8, 1981) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily
Philip_Rivers
American football player (born 1985)
(born October 13, 1985) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. During
Brian_Hoyer
American football player (born 1990)
interception led to the Eagles rushing the ball twice for a first down, then two kneel downs to run out the clock and seal the Eagles' divisional win at a final
Brandon_Boykin
American football player (born 1990)
1990) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for
Tom Savage (American football)
Tom_Savage_(American_football)
American football player and coach (born 1978)
November 9, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2025. "Cristobal owns up to Miami kneel-down meltdown". ESPN.com. October 9, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2025. "CBS
Brent_Key
American football player and sports analyst (born 1948)
(born September 2, 1948) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with
Terry_Bradshaw
Cheer squad of the San Francisco 49ers
became the first NFL cheerleader to kneel in silent protest, a protest started in 2016 by the former 49ers’ quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Teri Hatcher, (1984)
San_Francisco_49ers_Gold_Rush
American football player (born 1992)
Bortles (born April 28, 1992) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily
Blake_Bortles
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1995)
Floyd, Nurse supported Matt Dumba when he became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem. Dumba, a Filipino-Canadian member of the
Darnell_Nurse
American football team season
defense since the 1992 season. After his worst statistical season in 2022, quarterback Russell Wilson improved his performance, but was benched for the team's
2023_Denver_Broncos_season
American football player (born 1989)
justice. In 2017, he became one of the highest-profile white NFL players to kneel during the national anthem in protest against police brutality, racism,
Travis_Kelce
American gridiron football player (born 1994)
Patrick Kelly (born March 26, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played
Chad_Kelly
American football coach (born 1955)
offensive lineman James Daniels tweeted "If the team collectively decides to kneel, this will bring about a cultural change for both Iowa football and the
Kirk_Ferentz
2019 National Football League championship game
and their ninth under the leadership of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. The Rams finished the regular season with a 13–3 record under
Super_Bowl_LIII
2025 National Football League championship game
Bowl played in New Orleans, and the eighth in the Superdome. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP after scoring three total touchdowns
Super_Bowl_LIX
62nd season in franchise history, first playoff berth since 2016
two-point conversion. With two seconds remaining, the Raiders choose to kneel and settle for overtime. In their second overtime game of the season, the
2021_Las_Vegas_Raiders_season
American football player and coach (born 1979)
1979) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for
Brian_St._Pierre
American football tournament
able to get a first down and kneel out the clock to secure their berth in Super Bowl LIX. In the game, star quarterbacks Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes
2024–25_NFL_playoffs
American football player (1926–2017)
(October 24, 1926 – October 8, 2017) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco
Y._A._Tittle
American football player and television analyst (born 1979)
(/briːz/; born January 15, 1979) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member
Drew_Brees
American football player and coach (born 1971)
III (born December 19, 1971) is an American football coach and former quarterback who was most recently the wide receivers coach for the New York Giants
Mike_Groh
100th season in franchise history
and allowing none, and the first to do so in regulation. Except for the kneel down to end the first half, the Commanders ended all of their possessions
2024_New_York_Giants_season
American football player (born 1995)
1995) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for
Kurt_Benkert
American football and baseball player (born 1977)
four drives (including kneel downs), completing one out of two passes for 8 yards. In 2004, the Cowboys group of quarterbacks had expanded with the trade
Chad_Hutchinson
NFL team season
retaliation by running back Emmitt Smith with a famous "Defend the Star" kneel-down celebration of his own on the star. When Owens scored his second touchdown
2000_Dallas_Cowboys_season
2006 National Football League championship game
on downs with just three seconds remaining, after which a Roethlisberger kneel-down ended the game. Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks
Super_Bowl_XL
against the San Diego Chargers, Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, chose to kneel instead of standing in solidarity with his teammates
African_Americans_in_sports
American college football season
giving Indiana the ball back with 1:00 left in the game. Kurtis Rourke would kneel the ball twice as Indiana came away with their first 5–0 start since 1967
2024 Indiana Hoosiers football team
2024_Indiana_Hoosiers_football_team
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