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
2020 Stats
- View Neutral Zone Infraction Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Neutral Zone Infraction penalties commited by position during the 2020 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 123 | 595 | 64 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 36 | 170 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 5 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 164 | 790 | 87 | 77 | 0 | 0 |