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Neutral Zone Infraction

Definition

Before the snap, a defensive player (most often a lineman) jumps into the neutral zone and "startles" an offensive player, causing him to false start.

Outcome

5 yards

2017 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 4.03 Neutral Zone Infraction penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona16840017210020
Atlanta18735034420031
Baltimore16315012526041
Buffalo1763002427002
Carolina1731501210470100
Chicago1615001312003
Cincinnati16315003315030
Cleveland1673502515001
Dallas16420013210011
Denver16525005315021
Detroit1621001115010
Green Bay16840026315012
Houston16841008210020
Indianapolis1615001734070
Jacksonville1952202315010
Kansas City1715001945090
Oakland16315030315021
LA Rams170000015700150
LA Chargers16524023315021
Miami161050037315021
Minnesota1827020315021
New England19420013629051
New Orleans1800000630024
N.Y. Giants16150011050046
N.Y. Jets16210002420040
Philadelphia19420013735061
Pittsburgh17210002315030
San Francisco16629006315003
Seattle1663002415010
Tampa Bay16732034210011
Tennessee1821000215001
Washington1631001215001
Totals2671296300349512963009534