This formation comes into play during obvious running downs where players want to crowd the line. While a 4-4 defense may be better for pursuing the ball carrier, it leaves users far too ...

No player may be out of bounds. On defense (punt formation, field goal or extra point try): Every player within one yard of the line of scrimmage must be outside the snapper's shoulders.

The Seattle Seahawks defense completes an epic four-down goal-line stand with a tackle for loss Sunday against the Rams. Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams put together one of his best ...