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The 'Peanut Punch' has never been more popular in the NFL – and fumbles are way up

The 'Peanut Punch' has never been more popular in the NFL – and fumbles are way up
World Sports · 14:34:22 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

The 'Peanut Punch' technique has grown in popularity across the NFL, coinciding with a significant increase in fumbles league-wide. The defensive tactic, which involves striking the ball to force a turnover, is seeing more frequent use. The report did not include specific statistics, team trends, or player examples.

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