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
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- Teams - Per Game
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- Complete Penalty Log
Penalties By Week
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 13 | 124 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 30 | 19 | 179 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Penalties By Week - Per Game
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 0.38 | 3.44 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 0.93 | 8.86 | 0.5 | 0.43 | 0.07 | 0 |
| Totals | 30 | 1.31 | 12.3 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.07 | 0 |