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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

2018 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1165362300
2164351300
3165251420
4157502520
5156324211
6154240430
7144230410
8145254120
9133111220
1014000001
11135252300
12154253110
13168404410
14166403310
15163303000
1616151000
1716151010
Wildcard Weekend42101100
Divisional Playoffs42151100
Super Bowl1151010
Totals265764613541182

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.312.250.130.1900
2160.252.190.060.1900
3160.311.560.060.250.130
4150.473.330.130.330.130
5150.42.130.270.130.070.07
6150.271.600.270.20
7140.291.6400.290.070
8140.361.790.290.070.140
9130.230.850.080.150.150
1014000000.07
11130.381.920.150.2300
12150.271.670.20.070.070
13160.52.50.250.250.060
14160.382.50.190.190.060
15160.191.880.19000
16160.060.310.06000
17160.060.310.0600.060
Wildcard Weekend40.52.50.250.2500
Divisional Playoffs40.53.750.250.2500
Super Bowl1151010
Totals2656.7339.683.623.112.140.14