Week 1, 2025
Steelers low-block call is outside of the tight end box
While it is mostly called on the offense, it is also illegal for the defense to block below the waist outside the tight end box. This is typically a tactic where the defender takes out the lead blocker with a block below the waist, allowing another defender to make the play.
Referee Bill Vinovich was momentarily confused and announced the wrong team. He quickly corrected himself.
Field judge Aaron Santi or back judge Todd Prukop made this outstanding call.
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