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Illegal Block Above the Waist

Definition

Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.

Outcome

10 yards

2025 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 0.25 Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona211001000000
Atlanta211001000000
Baltimore20000000000
Buffalo20000000000
Carolina200000110001
Chicago20000000000
Cincinnati20000000000
Cleveland20000000000
Dallas211001000000
Denver20000000000
Detroit20000000000
Green Bay20000000000
Houston20000000000
Indianapolis20000000000
Jacksonville20000000000
Kansas City20000000000
Las Vegas2110001110001
LA Rams20000000000
LA Chargers20000000000
Miami200000110010
Minnesota20000000000
New England2220011110010
New Orleans211001000000
N.Y. Giants200000110001
N.Y. Jets211001000000
Philadelphia20000000000
Pittsburgh200000110001
San Francisco200000110001
Seattle20000000000
Tampa Bay200000110001
Tennessee20000000000
Washington20000000000
Totals32880062880026