Chop Block
Definition
An attempt by an offensive player to cut block a defensive player who is already being blocked by another offensive player below the thigh. Exceptions: Chop blocks are legal if they occur along the line of scrimmage, the area up to 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage, or within the area 4 yards within either direction of where the ball is snapped.
Outcome
15 yards
2013 Stats
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Pittsburgh | 09/08/13 | C.Johnson | RB | Jerome Boger | 1 | 3 | 12:36 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Yes | No | No | Offense |
| Detroit | Cincinnati | 10/20/13 | R.Bush | RB | Scott Green | 7 | 3 | 10:37 | 2 | 10 | 10 | No | No | Yes | Offense |
| Pittsburgh | New England | 11/03/13 | L.Bell | RB | Walt Coleman | 9 | 1 | 01:12 | 1 | 10 | 16 | No | No | No | Offense |
| Kansas City | Washington | 12/08/13 | B.Flowers | CB | Carl Cheffers | 14 | 4 | 06:58 | 3 | 10 | 15 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Totals | 2.75 | 2.25 | 9 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 |