San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks took a flying leap over the Carolina Panthers offensive line to stuff quarterback Cam Newton on a goal line play, but jumped to early as the ball had not been snapped yet.
It happened in the second quarter as the Panthers had 3rd-and-Goal from the 1-yard line. The obvious offsides by Brooks was reminiscent of a play by Troy Polamalu earlier this year Also noteworthy is the flop
that Cam Newton takes to draw more attention to Brooks, as if anyone was going to have trouble seeing it.
Fortunately, the offsides penalty by Brooks did not cost his team, as the penalty moved the ball slightly inside the 1-yard line. The Panthers did not get into the end zone on the 3rd down play and had to settle for a field goal.
GIF via KSK. H/T FTW.
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