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
- 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 2021 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 71 | 355 | 40 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 31 | 155 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 13 | 59 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 116 | 574 | 61 | 55 | 0 | 0 |