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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

2019 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1169844530
2161413341010
316131219412
4158743501
5151312831010
61410966400
7143300301
81510914600
9146554210
10132201110
11147637001
1214131206710
13161413741010
14168832620
1516111072900
16168805310
17167654300
Wildcard Weekend4000010
Divisional Playoffs41101000
Totals26415714976988145

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.565.250.250.310.190
2160.888.310.250.630.060
3160.817.560.560.250.060.13
4150.534.930.20.3300.07
5150.878.530.20.670.070
6140.716.860.430.2900
7140.212.1400.2100.07
8150.676.070.270.400
9140.433.930.290.140.070
10130.151.540.080.080.080
11140.54.50.5000.07
12140.938.570.430.50.070
13160.888.560.250.630.060
14160.55.190.130.380.130
15160.696.690.130.5600
16160.550.310.190.060
17160.444.060.250.1900
Wildcard Weekend400000.250
Divisional Playoffs40.252.50.25000
Totals26410.51100.194.785.761.10.34