I've made this thread the last couple seasons. Usually the top comments are people surprised this rule isn't common knowledge, but every season so far the rule has come into play and the comment sections are full of people calling the NFL rigged and refs making up rules on the spot. Here is the 2022 instance of it. Yes, I realize the heel may not actually be out, but this was the rule they applying. Also, Tee Higgins week 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_EbOCzPEeE

Scenario: A player is facing towards the LOS/QB and moving backwards to make the catch as the out of bounds line. They get their toes down, but their heel continues down and hits out of bounds. No, this is not a dragging the toes scenario.

Ruling: It's incomplete. It's not the same as "dragging" the toes. It would be ruled as finishing a step.

Good article explaining in more detail - https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/12/in-the-nfl-a-toe-is-a-foot-but-a-heel-isnt/

Rule book - https://nflcommunications.com/Documents/2021%20-%20Rule%20Book%20%20Case%20Book.pdf

>A.R. 15.104 Heel/toe

>Third-and-10 on A30. A2 controls a pass and gets his left foot down in bounds at the 50. As his right foot comes down, the heel

hits in bounds and in the normal motion of taking a step, his toes hit out of bounds. Officials rule complete.

Ruling: Reviewable. A’s ball fourth-and-10 on A30. Incomplete. Adjust clock if wound before review. **If any part of the foot hits out of bounds during the normal process of taking a step (no drag or delay), then the foot is out of bounds.**

https://twitter.com/footballzebras/status/676241785774034945