It took just one game of the 2024 season to land NFL officiating back in the discourse as illegal formation penalties were called frequently early.
Referee Shawn Hochuli's crew penalized Ravens players for illegal formation multiple times in succession, reflecting the NFL's emphasis on this rule ahead of the regular season.
The NFL officiating department communicated a new point of emphasis on illegal formation to teams early in the preseason, leading to an increase in penalties during the first game.
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