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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

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1164483101
2164441300
3163302101
4165680500
5142251100
6152201100
7152231100
8134351300
Totals12126293101602

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.2530.190.0600.06
2160.252.750.060.1900
3160.191.880.130.0600.06
4160.314.2500.3100
5140.141.790.070.0700
6150.131.330.070.0700
7150.131.530.070.0700
8130.312.690.080.2300
Totals1211.7119.220.671.0600.12