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
- View Neutral Zone Infraction Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Neutral Zone Infraction penalties commited by position during the 2025 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 35 | 172 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 21 | 103 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 58 | 285 | 22 | 36 | 0 | 0 |