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Originally Posted by Mike246
...before a legal forward pass that crosses the neutral zone is in flight.
Doesn't the NFL rule differ here in the case of screen passes? I.e., if a forward pass is thrown and it doesn't cross the LOS, a flag will be thrown if an ineligible lineman is past the ENZ.
In college ball, it isn't a penalty as long as the pass is completed behind the LOS. Here, it becomes
a penalty only when the forward pass crosses the neutral zone.
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A great example of the reality that there are 3 separate and distinct Rules codes, that often contradict each other. What may be perfect for the goose, simple does not apply to the gander.