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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.

2019 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1162201101
2161100110
3164524000
4153331200
5152241100
6141121000
7141130100
8151100100
9141100100
10132201100
11141151000
12141100100
13163291200
14163381200
15162232000
16161100100
17164371300
Wildcard Weekend41140100
Totals26034380151911

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.131.250.060.0600.06
2160.060.6300.060.060
3160.253.250.25000
4150.22.20.070.1300
5150.131.60.070.0700
6140.070.860.07000
7140.070.9300.0700
8150.070.6700.0700
9140.070.7100.0700
10130.151.540.080.0800
11140.071.070.07000
12140.070.7100.0700
13160.191.810.060.1300
14160.192.380.060.1300
15160.131.440.13000
16160.060.6300.0600
17160.252.310.060.1900
Wildcard Weekend40.253.500.2500
Totals2602.4127.490.981.440.060.06