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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

2012 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 3.5 Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona16544141653215
Atlanta18215020440022
Baltimore20656033439022
Buffalo1632610317110
Carolina16220011325103
Chicago16330212220002
Cincinnati17769034432113
Cleveland16652024220020
Dallas16220011330012
Denver1700100216011
Detroit16440031330121
Green Bay18213011220120
Houston18974018656033
Indianapolis17218011440031
Jacksonville16110010659042
Kansas City16220011549232
Oakland16440213439131
St. Louis1655002300000
San Diego16326003544050
Miami16642060658133
Minnesota17328012323012
New England18327021326030
New Orleans1616001330021
N.Y. Giants16440022321021
N.Y. Jets16220111741043
Philadelphia16330212110001
Pittsburgh16220120110101
San Francisco19330112654042
Seattle1832711200000
Tampa Bay16329021550014
Tennessee16652033437013
Washington17545041440113
Totals26711210191354581121019135854