Illegal Use of Hands

Definition

Illegal use of the hands against a player while attempting to ward off a block, cover a receiver, or tackle a ball carrier. There are several restrictions on how a player may initiate contact, such as hands to the facemask of the other player involved in the blocking.

Outcome

10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense

2025 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away	Declined
1	16	4	12	3	1	1
2	16	5	30	4	1	0
3	16	6	34	3	3	2
4	16	5	25	4	1	0
5	14	2	9	0	2	1
6	15	4	25	3	1	1
7	15	2	15	2	0	1
8	13	1	5	0	1	1
Totals	121	29	155	19	10	7

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away	Declined
1	16	0.25	0.75	0.19	0.06	0.06
2	16	0.31	1.88	0.25	0.06	0
3	16	0.38	2.13	0.19	0.19	0.13
4	16	0.31	1.56	0.25	0.06	0
5	14	0.14	0.64	0	0.14	0.07
6	15	0.27	1.67	0.2	0.07	0.07
7	15	0.13	1	0.13	0	0.07
8	13	0.08	0.38	0	0.08	0.08
Totals	121	1.87	10.01	1.21	0.66	0.48