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 | 121 | 585 | 63 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 38 | 180 | 22 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 5 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 164 | 790 | 87 | 77 | 0 | 0 |