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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 0.81 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona7222011110010
Atlanta7113001110010
Baltimore7116001224020
Buffalo7224002116010
Carolina8110001112001
Chicago7334012110001
Cincinnati80000000000
Cleveland81110100000
Dallas80000000000
Denver8113001116010
Detroit70000000000
Green Bay70000000100
Houston70000000000
Indianapolis80000000000
Jacksonville711201000000
Kansas City8110010226011
Las Vegas700000110001
LA Rams70000000000
LA Chargers811000100000
Miami80000000000
Minnesota7226011110001
New England80000011010
New Orleans811600100000
N.Y. Giants8110010220011
N.Y. Jets800000224020
Philadelphia800000223011
Pittsburgh7110010116010
San Francisco8110101223020
Seattle700000110101
Tampa Bay800000110010
Tennessee8116001112001
Washington8440031110001
Totals12126293210162629321610