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From the NFL rulebook:

 

Pass Interference

 

1. There shall be no interference with a forward pass thrown from behind the line. The restriction for the passing team starts with the snap. The restriction on the defensive team starts when the ball leaves the passer?s hand. Both restrictions end when the ball is touched by anyone.

 

2. The penalty for defensive pass interference is an automatic first down at the spot of the foul. If interference is in the end zone, it is first down for the offense on the defense?s 1-yard line. If previous spot was inside the defense?s 1-yard line, penalty is half the distance to the goal line.

 

3. The penalty for offensive pass interference is 10 yards from the previous spot.

 

4. It is pass interference by either team when any player movement beyond the line of scrimmage significantly hinders the progress of an eligible player of such player?s opportunity to catch the ball. Offensive pass interference rules apply from the time the ball is snapped until the ball is touched. Defensive pass interference rules apply from the time the ball is thrown until the ball is touched.

 

That receiver had no opportunity to catch that ball. He was underthrown by a mile even if Allen didn't "force him back". That was either going to wind up Dolphins' ball or on the ground.

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