Neutral Zone Infraction
Definition
Before the snap, a defensive player (most often a lineman) jumps into the neutral zone and "startles" an offensive player, causing him to false start.
Outcome
5 yards
2025 Stats
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | New Orleans | 09/07/25 | D.Robinson | DL | Scott Novak | 1 | 3 | 05:10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Tennessee | Denver | 09/07/25 | J.Simmons | DL | Alex Kemp | 1 | 1 | 08:53 | 3 | 5 | 5 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Houston | LA Rams | 09/07/25 | D.Taylor | DL | Craig Wrolstad | 1 | 3 | 00:01 | 2 | 8 | 5 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Baltimore | Buffalo | 09/07/25 | N.Madubuike | DL | John Hussey | 1 | 1 | 12:44 | 3 | 7 | 5 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Minnesota | Chicago | 09/08/25 | J.Hargrave | DL | Alan Eck | 1 | 3 | 01:49 | 1 | 10 | 5 | No | No | No | Defense |
| Totals | 2.2 | 2.4 | 6.8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |