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Mike Pereira says the Eagles lined up in an illegal formation on the Philly Special. Shut up, Mike.

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII more than a week ago. For some reason, though, the legality of a certain play is still been being discussed.

In a conversation with Talk of Fame Network, former NFL head of officiating and current FOX rules expert Mike Pereira said the Eagles were lined up in an illegal formation on the infamous Philly Special play.

“I know the league came out and said that it’s a judgment call, which it is.” Pereira said. “The down judge, who was the one that (the play) was on his side of the field … they felt that it was his judgment, and he (receiver Alshon Jeffrey) was close enough.