Quote:Yeah I saw that.  I think the NFL is full of it.  I watched that play several times on my DVR now and the OL was definitely set.  It was really just a boom boom kind of play but unless I understand the rule wrong, they don't have to have their hands down.

 

If you can re-watch, say "set" when the line sets and "hike" immediately and you'll see what I mean.  They were set.

 

ARTICLE 6. COMPLETE STOP. All offensive players are required to come to a complete stop and be in a set position simultaneously for at least one second prior to the snap.

 

The only exception is one player in motion, where everyone else has to be stationary.

 

ARTICLE 7. ILLEGAL MOTION. When the ball is snapped, one player who is lined up in the backfield may be in motion, provided that he is moving parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage. No player is permitted to be moving toward the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. All other players must be stationary in their positions.

 

ARTICLE 8. SHIFTS. The offensive team is permitted to shift and have two or more players in motion multiple times before the snap. However, after the last shift, all players must come to a complete stop and be in a set position simultaneously for at least one second.

 

http://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2015-nfl-rulebook/

 

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