Forward progress is a term indicating the end of advancement by the ball carrier or airborne pass receiver and applies to the position of the ball when it becomes dead by rule (Rule 2-9-2).
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The replay official must know the ruling on the field and when officials ruled progress. Replay can always review the position of the ball in relation to the line to gain or goal line when progress is ruled on the field.
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When an airborne player (either team) receives a pass and is driven back, the point of forward progress is the spot of the ball at first contact after control is established.
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If the officials on the field rule forward progress, the play is not reviewable as it relates to a potential fumble. The only exception is if the ball becomes loose prior to or simultaneous with the initial contact that creates the loose ball.
