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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

2018 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 4.56 Neutral Zone Infraction penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona16518032315021
Atlanta16420013415013
Baltimore17420022210220
Buffalo16520014210020
Carolina16736034525041
Chicago17210002735070
Cincinnati16315021210011
Cleveland1651902300000
Dallas18945036315012
Denver16420004525050
Detroit161500115001
Green Bay16420013210011
Houston17115403800000
Indianapolis18941045839044
Jacksonville16525023415013
Kansas City18416013943063
Oakland16418131837062
LA Rams195250051149083
LA Chargers18630124525014
Miami16210020420031
Minnesota1615001315030
New England1921001111010
New Orleans1815010525032
N.Y. Giants16630051418013
N.Y. Jets16420013210020
Philadelphia18315003315021
Pittsburgh16315012315021
San Francisco16525032420040
Seattle17420013315003
Tampa Bay16840017840044
Tennessee163150121260075
Washington167350341365094
Totals2671467022539314670229353