I gave up watching football like a decade ago, but isn't the neutral zone the length of the football after it's been spotted?
Yes
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ARTICLE 2. NEUTRAL ZONE
The Neutral Zone is the space between the forward and backward points of the ball (planes) and extends to the sidelines. It starts when the ball is ready for play (See Neutral Zone Infraction, 7-4-4).
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https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules...ulebook/#rule3