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

2018 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	16	1	15	0	1
2	16	1	15	1	0
4	15	1	15	1	0
5	15	1	15	0	1
9	13	1	15	0	1
13	16	1	15	1	0
15	16	1	15	1	0
16	16	1	15	0	1
Totals	123	8	120	4	4

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away
1	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
2	16	0.06	0.94	0.06	0
4	15	0.07	1	0.07	0
5	15	0.07	1	0	0.07
9	13	0.08	1.15	0	0.08
13	16	0.06	0.94	0.06	0
15	16	0.06	0.94	0.06	0
16	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
Totals	123	0.52	7.85	0.25	0.27