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False Start

Definition

It is a False Start if the ball has been placed ready for play, and, prior to the snap, an offensive player who has assumed a set position charges or moves in such a way as to simulate the start of a play, or if an offensive player who is in motion makes a sudden movement toward the line of scrimmage. Any quick abrupt movement by a single offensive player, or by several offensive players in unison, which simulates the start of the snap, is a false start. Exceptions: This does not apply to an offensive player under the center who turns his head or shoulders, unless the movement is an obvious attempt to draw an opponent offside.

Outcome

Loss of five yards from the line of scrimmage. The foul is enforced prior to the snap.

2025 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 2.44 False Start penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona215001420113
Atlanta2524023210002
Baltimore2314012210011
Buffalo215010315021
Carolina221010215001
Chicago263004200000
Cincinnati20000028011
Cleveland22801114001
Dallas2210020315030
Denver215001210011
Detroit225002210020
Green Bay2210020415040
Houston2210002315121
Indianapolis21501015010
Jacksonville221001115010
Kansas City2525014419031
Las Vegas2210002315012
LA Rams2210011525023
LA Chargers2210011420040
Miami2315030420040
Minnesota2210020734034
New England2630024525023
New Orleans231503015010
N.Y. Giants2420004420004
N.Y. Jets221002000000
Philadelphia231400315001
Pittsburgh20000015001
San Francisco221000200000
Seattle200000210020
Tampa Bay2210102210002
Tennessee242003115010
Washington2420022315012
Totals3278380235437838024335