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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Penalties By Week
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
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 | 0.44 | 1.88 | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.06 |
| 2 | 16 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.19 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.06 |
| 3 | 16 | 0.44 | 2.19 | 0.31 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| 4 | 16 | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.19 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 5 | 14 | 0.57 | 2.86 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| 6 | 15 | 0.47 | 2.33 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.07 | 0 |
| 7 | 15 | 0.8 | 3.73 | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.07 |
| 8 | 13 | 0.23 | 1.15 | 0.23 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Totals | 121 | 3.7 | 17.89 | 1.94 | 1.76 | 1.71 | 0.4 |
