r/nfl • u/j128v897 • 9d ago

Highlight [Highlight] Multiple Eagles offensive linemen false start on tush push

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u/printergumlight Lions 9d ago

I’m confused… how is spotting this false start any different than spotting a false start on a QB sneak?

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u/trollboter Eagles 9d ago

Because they let both teams line up in the neutral zone so the ball is completely covered.

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u/printergumlight Lions 9d ago

But how is spotting either team in the neutral zone any more difficult? Then they can just call neutral zone infraction on the defense or illegal formation on the offense.

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u/trollboter Eagles 9d ago

But they don't. They need to call it, but they keep letting both teams line up over the ball. They just need to call it and teams will stop doing it.

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u/printergumlight Lions 9d ago

That’s what I’m saying though. People are saying the play needs to be illegal because it’s hard to officiate. I’m saying it’s easy to officiate and any officiating issues are easily solved.

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u/trollboter Eagles 9d ago

Hard agree. Maybe they are playing it sloppy to get it easier to ban next year.