Illegal Contact
Definition
Making significant contact with a receiver after the receiver has advanced five yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Exceptions: The illegal contact is called only if the quarterback is still in pocket and the ball is still in his hands.
Outcome
5 yards, automatic first down
2025 Stats
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By Down
Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.
| Down | Count | Dist 1-2 | Dist 3-4 | Dist 5-6 | Dist 7-8 | Dist 9-10 | Dist 11-15 | Dist 16+ | Yards Lost | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 105 | 7 | 3 |
| 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 86 | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 56 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 271 | 26 | 6 |