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
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Tampa Bay | 09/07/25 | K.Hodge | WR | Land Clark | 1 | 4 | 00:59 | 0 | 0 | 10 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| New England | Las Vegas | 09/07/25 | J.Gibbens | LB | Ron Torbert | 1 | 2 | 01:36 | 4 | 31 | 10 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Las Vegas | New England | 09/07/25 | T.Eichenberg | LB | Ron Torbert | 1 | 3 | 04:39 | 4 | 7 | 10 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| N.Y. Jets | Pittsburgh | 09/07/25 | Q.Stiggers | DB | Bill Vinovich | 1 | 4 | 05:29 | 4 | 24 | 10 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3.25 | 3 | 15.5 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 3 |