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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.

2023 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 1.88 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona1711200100000
Atlanta1722601100000
Baltimore19458113443022
Buffalo1922200200000
Carolina17225002110001
Chicago17111010224011
Cincinnati1722101119010
Cleveland18221011111010
Dallas180000000000
Denver1716010342012
Detroit20223011330230
Green Bay1919010111001
Houston19336012343012
Indianapolis170000000000
Jacksonville17230020224020
Kansas City21451140220020
Las Vegas17112010110010
LA Rams18332030453040
LA Chargers17221120331012
Miami18110001221002
Minnesota17559023223002
New England170000000100
New Orleans17332021224020
N.Y. Giants17112001222011
N.Y. Jets17345021216011
Philadelphia18225011559014
Pittsburgh18116001224002
San Francisco20223002451013
Seattle1743402200000
Tampa Bay19112001229020
Tennessee1700000112010
Washington17220011562005
Totals28560704331296070432931