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Intentional Grounding

Definition

A forward pass is thrown intentionally incomplete so that the passer avoids loss of yardage or to conserve time. Exceptions Not assessed if the ball is spiked. If the quarterback has moved outside of the area between his offensive tackles (the "tackle box"), there is no foul for grounding the ball if the quarterback throws the ball past the line of scrimmage.

Outcome

10 yards or spot of foul, whichever is farther from the original line of scrimmage, and loss of down. If the foul occurs in the end zone, the play is ruled a safety.

2009 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
116000001
2161101000
3163332100
4142231100
5142281100
6141211000
8131140100
9131101000
10152202000
11162202000
12163291201
13162230200
14164481300
15165563200
16164421300
17162250200
Wildcard Weekend41140100
Totals24736416171902

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
116000000.06
2160.060.630.06000
3160.192.060.130.0600
4140.141.640.070.0700
5140.1420.070.0700
6140.071.50.07000
8130.081.0800.0800
9130.080.770.08000
10150.131.330.13000
11160.131.250.13000
12160.191.810.060.1300.06
13160.131.4400.1300
14160.2530.060.1900
15160.313.50.190.1300
16160.252.630.060.1900
17160.131.5600.1300
Wildcard Weekend40.253.500.2500
Totals2472.5329.71.111.4300.12