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Encroachment

Definition

Before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback.

Outcome

5 yards

2012 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 2.16 Encroachment penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona1631502115001
Atlanta181501025002
Baltimore201501015001
Buffalo16315003313103
Carolina1621001115001
Chicago160000000000
Cincinnati170000015010
Cleveland1600000420031
Dallas1631500315001
Denver17210011522023
Detroit16840035210011
Green Bay1852503200000
Houston1821001100000
Indianapolis1715001315021
Jacksonville1600000210011
Kansas City161200115010
Oakland1642003115010
St. Louis1615001630042
San Diego16420022315012
Miami1600000210020
Minnesota1715001210011
New England18836135420040
New Orleans1600000315012
N.Y. Giants160000000000
N.Y. Jets16315012523023
Philadelphia16315021525050
Pittsburgh1600000210011
San Francisco1915001525050
Seattle1821000215001
Tampa Bay1631501215001
Tennessee1642003115010
Washington1731002115001
Totals26769333130396933313930