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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 1.16 Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona13110010110010
Atlanta1311011000000
Baltimore13110010110001
Buffalo1300000110010
Carolina1300000110101
Chicago13110001220011
Cincinnati1300200220011
Cleveland1300000110010
Dallas13110110220020
Denver1300000110010
Detroit1332602100000
Green Bay1322001100200
Houston1300000323012
Indianapolis130000000000
Jacksonville1344002200000
Kansas City1332302100000
Las Vegas13110001110001
LA Rams1300000328003
LA Chargers1322001100000
Miami13220111220111
Minnesota13220011110201
New England13330012110010
New Orleans1311001000000
N.Y. Giants13220102220011
N.Y. Jets1322012000100
Philadelphia13218011110010
Pittsburgh1300000330012
San Francisco1300000110001
Seattle130000000000
Tampa Bay1300000216002
Tennessee13220002330030
Washington13110001220011
Totals20837357719183735771819