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I was a little confused about the Punt formation towards the end of the 3rd quarter when the Rams were up 14. I believe Austin went in motion and lined up in the slot and the Rams went to what looked like a formation that would be used for a fake punt. I think they had a receiver lined up to the opposite side of Austin as well.
However, Jax blew right through the line and got a piece of the punt.
It was almost like the Rams faked a fake punt. I thought this was a bit risky at the time. Forunately, Jax was not able to convert and the Rams got the ball back. But if they would have were looking at a 7 pt game and letting a team that is winless get a little confidence.
I was curious why they would do this? I think the announcer mentioned something about them showing a formation for future teams on film that perhaps the Rams would go back too and actually run a fake. If this is the case I thought it was risky at the time a team needs a win.
Why not just line up and punt?
However, Jax blew right through the line and got a piece of the punt.
It was almost like the Rams faked a fake punt. I thought this was a bit risky at the time. Forunately, Jax was not able to convert and the Rams got the ball back. But if they would have were looking at a 7 pt game and letting a team that is winless get a little confidence.
I was curious why they would do this? I think the announcer mentioned something about them showing a formation for future teams on film that perhaps the Rams would go back too and actually run a fake. If this is the case I thought it was risky at the time a team needs a win.
Why not just line up and punt?