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Patriots-Buccaneers: So what exactly is intentional grounding?

Early in the fourth quarter, the New England Patriots held at 16-7 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For most of the game, the Patriots had stifled the Buccaneers passing attack, limiting Jameis Winston to 109 passing yards through three quarters.

The Patriots pinned the Buccaneers near the Tampa goal line after an excellent 30-yard punt by Ryan Allen- New England continues to punt inside their opponents 40-yard line- and with their backs against the line, Winston appeared to intentionally ground the football after Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts had a free lane for a sack.