Drops have been a problem but simply put Josh Allen hasn’t been sharp. He’s missed almost every open WR down field. A lot of off target throws. A lot easy throws not attempted.
If you’re running a trick play and trying to disguise the reporting lineman I would think that you’d be aware of who the ref actually reports as eligible.
Detroit purposely tried to disguise who was reporting. So in this case yes, they should’ve made sure the ref had the right player.
Doesn’t excuse the ref as he rushed it for no reason.
Wr on 68 side was off the line.
They did actually call illegal formation along with illegal touching on 68. The illegal formation was 70 being covered.
Normally we don’t hear from refs after big calls.
Also sometimes the mind can play tricks on you. He might actually believe 70 reported based on all the times he reported during the game. He got careless and should’ve confirmed it knowing the situation was huge.
68 was legal if he reported. The illegal formation they actually called was on 70 because they thought he reported. He was covered up. Can’t have 2 eligible WRs on the line. They thought 70 was eligible because the ref said he reported.
Yes, we know Decker likely reported but the issue was 3 linemen are acting like they’re reporting. It was a trick and they tricked the ref.
Ref should’ve confirmed who was eligible.
Here’s the thing, the refs are screwed if they get the flag right or wrong. Their best bet is to just not throw the flag. Unless it’s a play like the Saints got screwed on a while back then no one will care if no call is made.
We don’t know exactly what Campbell said pre game but that was 3-4 hours earlier. He probably should’ve reminded him before the drive or during a timeout.
Probably should’ve reminded the crew before the drive or during a timeout.
Last thing I would want to do is confuse these officials. They aren’t having a great season.
But we’re all assuming stuff. 70 also goes to the ref. The ref you can see looks right at 70.
Why did 3 lineman go to the ref? What did 70 say to the ref?