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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

2020 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 2.91 Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona16430013434231
Atlanta16110001110201
Baltimore18330003330021
Buffalo19440222654015
Carolina1617001328003
Chicago17220020220020
Cincinnati16330012110010
Cleveland18435004330012
Dallas16546032440122
Denver16761152220011
Detroit161711000000
Green Bay18220111327030
Houston1600000220011
Indianapolis17660042220202
Jacksonville16327012220011
Kansas City1922001119010
Las Vegas1643402200000
LA Rams18550123320021
LA Chargers16437004550023
Miami16327012544041
Minnesota16548141330103
New England1632002115010
New Orleans18110010330030
N.Y. Giants16220002432040
N.Y. Jets16216011433022
Philadelphia16330203110010
Pittsburgh17330121660042
San Francisco16220002330030
Seattle17110001326030
Tampa Bay20440122764134
Tennessee17110001326112
Washington17217002330121
Totals2699386211395493862115439