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Dolphins commit one of the funniest encroachment penalties of all time

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

The Miami Dolphins took their bad day to a whole new level when cornerback Tony Lippett committed one of the worst best encroachment penalties of all time on a Pittsburgh Steelers field goal attempt.

We know that blocking a kick is all about anticipation, but the snap isn’t even close to happening here. Kudos to Lippett for clearing the center in a single bound, but literally nobody on the line is moving — on either side.

The worst part of all this is that it turned a potential three points for the Steelers into a touchdown — making a terrible day worse. Let’s check in on the reverse angle.

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