NFL says Patriots' distracting video board tactic did not violate league rules

The disorienting use of All-22 footage on field goal attempts remains legal, the NFL said after footage of the tactic went viral From Spygate to Deflategate, the NFL caught the New England Patriots red-handed in their schemes during the Bill Belichick era, attempting to circumvent league rules and gain a competitive advantage [1].

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1. cbssports.com · NFL says Patriots' distracting video board tactic did not violate league rules Sep 3, 2026

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