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Illegal Use of Hands

Definition

Illegal use of the hands against a player while attempting to ward off a block, cover a receiver, or tackle a ball carrier. There are several restrictions on how a player may initiate contact, such as hands to the facemask of the other player involved in the blocking.

Outcome

10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense

2012 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1163251200
2161100100
3163201200
4156414210
5143203010
6148562620
7132202000
8146273310
9145301400
10145405010
11144302220
12169456310
13166351510
14166355120
15164292230
16163201210
17165252320
Divisional Playoffs42100210
Totals260815184140190

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.191.560.060.1300
2160.060.6300.0600
3160.191.250.060.1300
4150.42.730.270.130.070
5140.211.430.2100.070
6140.5740.140.430.140
7130.151.540.15000
8140.431.930.210.210.070
9140.362.140.070.2900
10140.362.860.3600.070
11140.292.140.140.140.140
12160.562.810.380.190.060
13160.382.190.060.310.060
14160.382.190.310.060.130
15160.251.810.130.130.190
16160.191.250.060.130.060
17160.311.560.130.190.130
Divisional Playoffs40.52.500.50.250
Totals2605.7836.522.743.031.440