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IS A BLOCKED KICK RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWN CREDITED TO THE TEAM DEFENSE OR SPECIAL TEAMS?

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IS A BLOCKED KICK RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWN CREDITED TO THE TEAM DEFENSE OR SPECIAL TEAMS?

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Something special happens when a kicked ball goes over the line of scrimmage. According to NFL rules, there is a change in possession. That is very important because it helps answer this question. A blocked kick is a kicked blocked by the defense, not special teams. A kick that crosses the line of scrimmage and is then returned for a touchdown is a special teams TD.