Roughing the Kicker
Definition
A defender, having missed an attempt to block a kick, tackles the kicker or otherwise runs into the kicker in a way that might injure the kicker or his vulnerable extended kicking leg. This protection is also extended to the holder of a place kick.
Outcome
15 yards and an automatic first down
2025 Stats
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Buffalo | 09/18/25 | Z.Sieler | DL | Alan Eck | 3 | 4 | 10:20 | 4 | 7 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| New Orleans | Buffalo | 09/28/25 | N.Sewell | LB | Land Clark | 4 | 4 | 05:18 | 4 | 7 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Las Vegas | Indianapolis | 10/05/25 | T.McCollum | DB | Alex Kemp | 5 | 2 | 07:56 | 0 | 0 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| LA Chargers | Washington | 10/05/25 | M.Wax | LB | John Hussey | 5 | 2 | 00:50 | 4 | 15 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3 | 3 | 7.25 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 |