What is the tuck rule?

The 2001 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders, also known as the Snow Bowl and the Tuck Rule Game, took place on January 19, 2002, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the former home stadium of the Patriots. read more

The tuck rule was a controversial rule in American football used by the National Football League from 1999 until 2013. It stated: NFL Rule 3, Section 22, Article 2, Note 2. read more

What has now become known as the “Tuck Rule” game was played on January 19, 2002. It was the final game played at the Patriots’ former home venue, Foxboro Stadium. Tom Brady got sacked by Raiders’ cornerback Charles Woodson. read more