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Delving into the actual rules, the analysis underscores how Jared Goff's motion was within legal bounds. Despite some claims that Goff's movement was illegal, video evidence and rulebook interpretations suggest that Goff, positioned in the backfield, fulfilled all legal motion criteria. He was the only player in motion, running parallel to the line—actions perfectly permissible under NFL rules.
The contention seems to stem from a misunderstood or selectively applied rule—particularly around the classification of Goff as a "T formation quarterback" and whether he was eligible to go in motion without penalty. The rules specify that a quarterback in the shotgun can go in motion as long as the movement is smooth and not abrupt, and Goff appeared to comply.