re: Is this not the definition of targeting?

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“The targeting rule prohibits players from making forcible contact against an opponent with the crown of the helmet.”

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But also allows for incidental cases like the pic shown. If both players are ducking their heads/helmets to make a play that would fall outside of the targeting spectrum if the opposing player hadn't lowered their head as well, then that isn't and shouldn't be considered targeting.

The ball carrier lowered his head to truck the defender trying to break the tackle, while the defender lowered his head to make a technically sound tackle right in the center of the body. It just so happens they both used solid techniques at the same time, accidentally

Should 100% not be targeting, unless you want about 98% of plays on any given Saturday to be called