Roughing the Kicker
Definition
A defender, having missed an attempt to block a kick, tackles the kicker or otherwise runs into the kicker in a way that might injure the kicker or his vulnerable extended kicking leg. This protection is also extended to the holder of a place kick.
Outcome
15 yards and an automatic first down
2023 Stats
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- Teams - Per Game
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Denver | 09/10/23 | L.Masterson | LB | Bill Vinovich | 1 | 4 | 13:41 | 4 | 14 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Dallas | Buffalo | 12/17/23 | S.Williams | DL | Craig Wrolstad | 15 | 1 | 00:25 | 4 | 8 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Green Bay | Carolina | 12/24/23 | L.Van Ness | LB | Alex Kemp | 16 | 1 | 13:25 | 4 | 8 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Indianapolis | Las Vegas | 12/31/23 | E.Speed | LB | Shawn Smith | 17 | 3 | 11:43 | 4 | 7 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 2.25 | 4 | 9.25 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 |