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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

2011 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
116131285800
2164403102
31611938300
41610877300
5136582410
6134343101
713121075700
8133301200
914160100
10164362230
11145463200
12165443210
13167694310
14166593300
15167544330
16169801800
17168733520
Wildcard Weekend44383100
Divisional Playoffs41100110
Totals26412010926060123

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.8180.310.500
2160.252.50.190.0600.13
3160.695.810.50.1900
4160.635.440.440.1900
5130.464.460.150.310.080
6130.312.620.230.0800.08
7130.928.230.380.5400
8130.232.310.080.1500
9140.070.4300.0700
10160.252.250.130.130.190
11140.363.290.210.1400
12160.312.750.190.130.060
13160.444.310.250.190.060
14160.383.690.190.1900
15160.443.380.250.190.190
16160.5650.060.500
17160.54.560.190.310.130
Wildcard Weekend419.50.750.2500
Divisional Playoffs40.252.500.250.250
Totals2648.8681.034.54.370.960.21