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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.

2019 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
11629133111800
21643200202300
31630150121800
41534166171710
51542205231910
61428136161210
71423113121110
81537185211600
91430148111900
101334170171700
11142813521700
121430146171310
131638175211700
14162814019900
151632155141800
161634158142000
171627134161100
Wildcard Weekend415757800
Divisional Playoffs48406210
Conference Championships25251400
Super Bowl14202200
Totals267579280929828160

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1161.818.310.691.1300
2162.6912.51.251.4400
3161.889.380.751.1300
4152.2711.071.131.130.070
5152.813.671.531.270.070
61429.711.140.860.070
7141.648.070.860.790.070
8152.4712.331.41.0700
9142.1410.570.791.3600
10132.6213.081.311.3100
111429.641.50.500
12142.1410.431.210.930.070
13162.3810.941.311.0600
14161.758.751.190.5600
151629.690.881.1300
16162.139.880.881.2500
17161.698.3810.6900
Wildcard Weekend43.7518.751.75200
Divisional Playoffs42101.50.50.250
Conference Championships22.512.50.5200
Super Bowl14202200
Totals26748.66237.6524.5724.110.60