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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.

2012 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 0.94 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona1600000232020
Atlanta180000000000
Baltimore2000000337021
Buffalo160000018010
Carolina1600000110010
Chicago160000000000
Cincinnati17115001110001
Cleveland16111001110010
Dallas1600000222020
Denver170000000000
Detroit160000000000
Green Bay1800000221020
Houston1800000111010
Indianapolis17339003110010
Jacksonville160000000000
Kansas City1618001113010
Oakland1600000110010
St. Louis16112010228020
San Diego1622700200000
Miami160000000000
Minnesota1711000100000
New England18219102112001
New Orleans16459013110001
N.Y. Giants16220011119010
N.Y. Jets1600000331021
Philadelphia1623001100000
Pittsburgh16110010229020
San Francisco19117001120001
Seattle18112001110110
Tampa Bay1611000100000
Tennessee1622100200000
Washington17443013110010
Totals267303631624303631246