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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 0.69 Intentional Grounding penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona7222011110010
Atlanta6113001110010
Baltimore611600100000
Buffalo6224002116010
Carolina7110001112001
Chicago6110010110001
Cincinnati70000000000
Cleveland70010000000
Dallas70000000000
Denver7113001116010
Detroit70000000000
Green Bay60000000100
Houston60000000000
Indianapolis70000000000
Jacksonville711201000000
Kansas City700000226011
Las Vegas700000110001
LA Rams70000000000
LA Chargers711000100000
Miami70000000000
Minnesota6226011110001
New England70000000000
New Orleans711600100000
N.Y. Giants7110010220011
N.Y. Jets700000224020
Philadelphia700000223011
Pittsburgh6110010116010
San Francisco7110101223020
Seattle700000110101
Tampa Bay700000110010
Tennessee7116001112001
Washington744003100000
Totals108222582913222582139