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Detailed explanation-1: -A fumble in gridiron football occurs when a player who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed (tackled), scoring, or going out of bounds.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fumble is one of the three ways a turnover can occur in a football game. Most of the time a fumble occurs when an offensive player is running with the football. However, fumbles can also occur when the defense has taken possession of the ball or during special teams’ plays such as kickoff and punt returns.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turnover: When, with either a fumble or an interception, one team loses possession of the football to the other.

Detailed explanation-4: -Times when it can be a dead ball: anytime the ball hits the ground (also called a fumble) the ball is blocked, not caught, by usually the defender. If the ball is caught, the defender can make a run for touchdown.