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
2010 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.Y. Jets | Detroit | 11/07/10 | T.Pryce | DE | Al Riveron | 9 | 3 | 09:09 | 4 | 3 | 2 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Arizona | Carolina | 12/19/10 | R.Walker | LB | Tony Corrente | 15 | 3 | 04:20 | 4 | 14 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| N.Y. Jets | Pittsburgh | 01/23/11 | J.Westerman | LB | Ed Hochuli | Conference Championships | 3 | 10:37 | 4 | 2 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3 | 4 | 6.33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |