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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

2023 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 1.09 Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona17330021219002
Atlanta170000000000
Baltimore19218111218002
Buffalo190010018001
Carolina170000000000
Chicago1732902100000
Cincinnati17218011110110
Cleveland1800000220011
Dallas18110001110101
Denver17110001220002
Detroit2000100219011
Green Bay190000000000
Houston19220111218011
Indianapolis17110001110110
Jacksonville17110001220120
Kansas City2143403100000
Las Vegas1700000330021
LA Rams1822000200000
LA Chargers1700000330012
Miami18220011220002
Minnesota1711000100000
New England17110010110010
New Orleans1700000110001
N.Y. Giants1700000220002
N.Y. Jets1711001014010
Philadelphia18110010110010
Pittsburgh180000000000
San Francisco200010019110
Seattle17220011110110
Tampa Bay191910100000
Tennessee17218020110010
Washington1721902000000
Totals28535335619163533561619