Face Mask (15 Yards)
Definition
Grasping the face mask of another player and pulling or twisting while attempting to block or tackle him.
Outcome
15 yards. Automatic first down if committed by the defense.
2017 Stats
- View Face Mask (15 Yards) Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Face Mask (15 Yards) penalties commited by position during the 2017 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 27 | 368 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Runningback | 4 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 4 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 15 | 217 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive Back | 23 | 289 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Offensive Line | 14 | 191 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Tight End | 3 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fullback | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 91 | 1226 | 45 | 46 | 7 | 5 |