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Intentional Grounding

Definition

A forward pass is thrown intentionally incomplete so that the passer avoids loss of yardage or to conserve time. Exceptions Not assessed if the ball is spiked. If the quarterback has moved outside of the area between his offensive tackles (the "tackle box"), there is no foul for grounding the ball if the quarterback throws the ball past the line of scrimmage.

Outcome

10 yards or spot of foul, whichever is farther from the original line of scrimmage, and loss of down. If the foul occurs in the end zone, the play is ruled a safety.

2025 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 0.13 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona10000000000
Atlanta10000000000
Baltimore10000000000
Buffalo10000000000
Carolina100000112001
Chicago111001000000
Cincinnati10000000000
Cleveland10000000000
Dallas10000000000
Denver100000116010
Detroit10000000000
Green Bay20000000000
Houston10000000000
Indianapolis10000000000
Jacksonville111201000000
Kansas City10000000000
Las Vegas10000000000
LA Rams10000000000
LA Chargers10000000000
Miami10000000000
Minnesota100000110001
New England10000000000
New Orleans10000000000
N.Y. Giants100000110001
N.Y. Jets10000000000
Philadelphia10000000000
Pittsburgh10000000000
San Francisco10010000000
Seattle10000000100
Tampa Bay10000000000
Tennessee111600100000
Washington211001000000
Totals17448131448113