Help to Identify Unusual Plays Likely to Happen

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Originally Posted by HLin NC

TE covered up, goes downfield, catches pass, scores apparent touchdown. (had it happen in a MS game fairly early in my career) Coach could only repeat the argument "but he was my tight end". Back then it was OPI, 15 yards AND LOD. It's no longer OPI but Illegal Touching. 5 yard penalty, LOD.

We're seeing this more with not only TEs, but also other receivers being covered. With multiple receiver sets and more passing plays, it's not unusual for teams to substitute receivers frequently, and sometimes the sub doesn't know (or remember) whether he's supposed to be off or on.