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Originally Posted by SportsFan
On a play, the offense is lined up in an illegal formation. A defensive player jumps across the line early, and as soon as the ball is snapped, the play is blown dead, because the defensive player is unabated to the quarterback. Is the offense penalized for an illegal formation?
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NFL Ruling:
Illegal formation only is a foul once the ball is legally snapped.
Unabated to the QB is foul that ocurs prior to the snap, and kills the play, preventing any snap: legal or illegal.
Therefore, there is no illegal formation foul, and only the penalty for the defensive foul is applied.