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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

2021 Stats

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 3.63 Neutral Zone Infraction penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona18315021630051
Atlanta1715010420004
Baltimore171500115010
Buffalo19315012314030
Carolina17521032314021
Chicago17314012420022
Cincinnati2131500300000
Cleveland1742004000000
Dallas18105007315001
Denver1715001735043
Detroit17315021630024
Green Bay18312003420013
Houston1731401200000
Indianapolis17315030420022
Jacksonville1715010416022
Kansas City20314012525014
Las Vegas18735043943045
LA Rams21420022315021
LA Chargers17525032630033
Miami17314012210002
Minnesota1741802215001
New England18315021314003
New Orleans1729011312021
N.Y. Giants17210002630033
N.Y. Jets17415040210020
Philadelphia18734043525032
Pittsburgh18210020315012
San Francisco20315021523014
Seattle1752501400000
Tampa Bay1984002626011
Tennessee18210011839035
Washington17526032630051
Totals2851165610615511656105561