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Because in play action the linemen behave as though it were a run.
by danssig 15y ago
Because in play action the linemen behave as though it were a run.
- philwelch 15y agoNo, that would be an ineligible receiver downfield. They have to stay behind the line of scrimmage until after the pass is completed. For a straight run they can just block forward.
- snowwrestler 15y agoA lot of running plays involve one or more o-linemen pulling to overload one side or the other. Many play actions pull a lineman or two but then back-fill the pass protection with the backs or tight end. This looks like a run even though none of the o-line go downfield.