IS A SCORE ON A FAKE KICK OR PUNT A SPECIAL TEAMS PLAY?
Unless your rules specify special teams points for fake kicks, we’d rule that it is not a special teams play. While many leagues use the term “Special Teams”, the intention is usually “punt and kickoff returns” and thus only points related to those plays should count for Special Teams unless otherwise specifically noted in the rules. It is noteworthy that the formation for both field goal attempts and punts resembles the shotgun. The offensive team knows what they intend to do and no matter how unconventional their lineup is, they know it to be an offensive play. This is one reason why backup quarterbacks often are holders and why Danny White was QB/P for the Cowboys. So if you play with team QB and there is a touchdown pass on a fake kick, your team ought to get credit for the TD pass. (NOTE: It is noteworthy that it cannot be a special teams play until the ball is kicked and crosses the line of scrimmage, per details in the next item.
