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Illegal Contact

Definition

Making significant contact with a receiver after the receiver has advanced five yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Exceptions: The illegal contact is called only if the quarterback is still in pocket and the ball is still in his hands.

Outcome

5 yards, automatic first down

2016 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
116151011
2164201311
3168392600
4154202220
5143151200
6153150301
7153151230
8135251400
10143151230
11142102000
12163142110
14163152100
15162102000
1616151010
17162102020
Wildcard Weekend4151000
Totals232482382226143

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.060.310.0600.060.06
2160.251.250.060.190.060.06
3160.52.440.130.3800
4150.271.330.130.130.130
5140.211.070.070.1400
6150.2100.200.07
7150.210.070.130.20
8130.381.920.080.3100
10140.211.070.070.140.210
11140.140.710.14000
12160.190.880.130.060.060
14160.190.940.130.0600
15160.130.630.13000
16160.060.310.0600.060
17160.130.630.1300.130
Wildcard Weekend40.251.250.25000
Totals2323.3716.741.641.740.910.19