Chop Block
Definition
An attempt by an offensive player to cut block a defensive player who is already being blocked by another offensive player below the thigh. Exceptions: Chop blocks are legal if they occur along the line of scrimmage, the area up to 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage, or within the area 4 yards within either direction of where the ball is snapped.
Outcome
15 yards
2025 Stats
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Detroit | 09/14/25 | D.Wright | OL | Land Clark | 2 | 3 | 05:47 | 1 | 10 | 15 | No | No | No | Offense |
| Cleveland | Green Bay | 09/21/25 | W.Teller | OL | Carl Cheffers | 3 | 4 | 04:40 | 2 | 1 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Offense |
| Seattle | Washington | 11/02/25 | R.Ouzts | RB | Bill Vinovich | 9 | 1 | 09:30 | 1 | 10 | 15 | No | No | No | Offense |
| Washington | Seattle | 11/02/25 | J.McNichols | RB | Bill Vinovich | 9 | 3 | 05:55 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Yes | No | Yes | Offense |
| N.Y. Giants | Green Bay | 11/16/25 | A.Schlottmann | OL | Scott Novak | 11 | 2 | 01:11 | 0 | 0 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Tennessee | Seattle | 11/23/25 | J.Proche | WR | Ron Torbert | 12 | 1 | 01:31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Yes | No | Yes | Offense |
| Indianapolis | Jacksonville | 12/07/25 | J.Taylor | RB | John Hussey | 14 | 1 | 00:43 | 3 | 8 | 15 | No | No | No | Offense |
| Totals | 2.14 | 1.71 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 4 |