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

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
3	16	1	15	0	1
4	16	1	15	0	1
5	14	2	30	1	1
Totals	46	4	60	1	3

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
3	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
4	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
5	14	0.14	2.14	0.07	0.07
Totals	46	0.26	4.02	0.07	0.19