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

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	16	5	25	0	5
2	16	3	15	2	1
3	16	5	26	0	5
4	16	4	21	3	1
5	14	3	15	2	1
6	15	5	25	2	3
7	15	2	9	1	1
8	13	5	25	2	3
Totals	121	32	161	12	20

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	16	0.31	1.56	0	0.31
2	16	0.19	0.94	0.13	0.06
3	16	0.31	1.63	0	0.31
4	16	0.25	1.31	0.19	0.06
5	14	0.21	1.07	0.14	0.07
6	15	0.33	1.67	0.13	0.2
7	15	0.13	0.6	0.07	0.07
8	13	0.38	1.92	0.15	0.23
Totals	121	2.11	10.7	0.81	1.31