Defensive Holding
Definition
The illegal restraining of another player who is not in possession of the ball.
Outcome
5 yards and an automatic first down
2012 Stats
- View Defensive Holding Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Defensive Holding penalties commited by position during the 2012 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 108 | 532 | 44 | 64 | 37 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 29 | 134 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 4 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 10 | 50 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 153 | 747 | 68 | 85 | 53 | 1 |