NFL Video Mike Pereira Explains the Subtle Difference in this Year’s Rule Change for Low Hits on the Quarterback By Fueled by Sports Video Posted on September 8, 2016 Share Tweet Share Share Email Watch as Mike Pereira explains the subtle difference in this year’s rule change for low hits on the quarterback. The new rule says that defenders can’t hit the quarterback below the knees while he’s in the pocket. Related Items:NFL Rules Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you Mike Pereira Explains the New Policy on Chop Blocks Mike Pereira explains the NFL’s new policy on touchbacks Comments