Encroachment

Definition

Before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback.

Outcome

5 yards

2017 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	15	3	14	1	2
2	16	4	20	0	4
3	16	4	20	1	3
4	16	8	40	4	4
6	14	1	5	0	1
7	15	5	25	1	4
8	13	3	10	1	2
9	13	2	10	1	1
11	14	2	10	1	1
12	16	3	13	2	1
13	16	5	22	3	2
15	16	6	30	5	1
16	16	3	14	2	1
17	16	3	15	1	2
Divisional Playoffs	4	2	10	1	1
Totals	216	54	258	24	30

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	15	0.2	0.93	0.07	0.13
2	16	0.25	1.25	0	0.25
3	16	0.25	1.25	0.06	0.19
4	16	0.5	2.5	0.25	0.25
6	14	0.07	0.36	0	0.07
7	15	0.33	1.67	0.07	0.27
8	13	0.23	0.77	0.08	0.15
9	13	0.15	0.77	0.08	0.08
11	14	0.14	0.71	0.07	0.07
12	16	0.19	0.81	0.13	0.06
13	16	0.31	1.38	0.19	0.13
15	16	0.38	1.88	0.31	0.06
16	16	0.19	0.88	0.13	0.06
17	16	0.19	0.94	0.06	0.13
Divisional Playoffs	4	0.5	2.5	0.25	0.25
Totals	216	3.88	18.6	1.75	2.15