Illegal blocking on RPOs never called

Why is this never called

You can't impact a db after 5 yards before the ball is thrown???

ive gotten illegal man down field a few times.. holding def needs to be called which never is. especially when you can see your player clearly being held as they try to shed blocks to the edge

Lies, I had this called on me many times while cheesing for OBJ

theperkness said:

Lies, I had this called on me many times while cheesing for OBJ

I've never seen it called once

jimshredder said:

I've never seen it called once

Wait reading is hard, did you mean illegal blocking or illegal man down field? I've seen OL called for illegal man downfield, but have not seen illegal blocking called before. Tbh I didn't know it was a penalty but your description makes sense as a penalty.

i don’t think they even bothered coding that in the game. i’ve gotten defensive pass interference called on me trying to fight thru blocks on an RPO

Holding or pass interference is also never called when a defender grabs and holds a receiver making a cut so they can’t make it to a pass.  It’s a video game, and even though it is hyped as a “simulation” it is furthest thing from that with all the abilities and X factors…..

theperkness said:

Wait reading is hard, did you mean illegal blocking or illegal man down field? I've seen OL called for illegal man downfield, but have not seen illegal blocking called before. Tbh I didn't know it was a penalty but your description makes sense as a penalty.

Illegal blocking from WRs..not olineman

Illegal pass blocking, also known as offensive pass interference (OPI), is a type of foul in American football that occurs when an offensive player blocks a defensive player before the ball is thrown. This can give the offense an unfair advantage and is considered a penalty.

Rules and Regulations

According to the National Football League (NFL) rules, a player cannot block a defensive player downfield before the ball is thrown. The rule states that a player can only block a defensive player within one yard of the line of scrimmage until the ball is thrown. If a player blocks a defensive player more than one yard downfield, it is considered OPI.

Consequences

If a player commits OPI, the penalty is a 10-yard penalty and an automatic first down. This can significantly impact the offense’s ability to move the ball down the field and score.

Types of Illegal Pass Blocking

There are several types of illegal pass blocking, including:

• Blocking downfield: When an offensive player blocks a defensive player more than one yard downfield before the ball is thrown.
• Blocking before the ball is thrown: When an offensive player blocks a defensive player before the ball is thrown, regardless of the distance.
• Blocking an opponent who is not a receiver: When an offensive player blocks a defensive player who is not a receiver, such as a linebacker or defensive back.

Examples

• A receiver runs a route and is being covered by a defensive back. The receiver’s teammate blocks the defensive back before the ball is thrown, giving the receiver an unfair advantage

Penalties

If a player commits OPI, the penalty is a 10-yard penalty and an automatic first down. The penalty is enforced from the previous spot, and the play is replayed.

Conclusion

Illegal pass blocking, or offensive pass interference, is a serious foul in American football that can significantly impact the outcome of a game. Understanding the rules and regulations surrounding OPI is essential for players, coaches, and officials to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of the game.