Lowering the Head to Make Forcible Contact
Definition
It is a foul if a player: (a) lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent; or (b) uses any part of his helmet or facemask to butt or make forcible contact to an opponent’s head or neck area. These provisions do not prohibit incidental contact by the mask or the helmet in the course of a conventional tackle or block on an opponent.
Outcome
15 yards
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Penalties By Season
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Season | Games | Penalty Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting | Total Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 285 | 5 | 75 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Totals | 285 | 5 | 75 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Penalties By Season - Per Game
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Season | Games | Penalty Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting | Total Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 285 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Totals | 285 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 |