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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.

2024 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 1.06 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona17115001112010
Atlanta17110010221011
Baltimore1811401000000
Buffalo18111001339003
Carolina170000000100
Chicago1711000100000
Cincinnati17224102222011
Cleveland17782161111001
Dallas1711000100100
Denver180000019010
Detroit1700000333021
Green Bay180000000000
Houston18110010110010
Indianapolis171901000000
Jacksonville1711301000000
Kansas City1700100115001
Las Vegas1722000200000
LA Rams17111010111010
LA Chargers1800000110010
Miami1718010443004
Minnesota17340012115010
New England1711501000000
New Orleans17111010115101
N.Y. Giants17115010227011
N.Y. Jets1711000100000
Philadelphia1811000100000
Pittsburgh18111010110010
San Francisco1700000228002
Seattle1733301200000
Tampa Bay1700000110001
Tennessee1700000441022
Washington1700000110010
Totals27634392319153439231519