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

2014 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	Declined
1	16	2	29	2	0	0
11	14	2	30	0	2	0
12	15	1	16	0	1	0
16	16	1	15	0	1	1
Totals	61	6	90	2	4	1

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	Declined
1	16	0.13	1.81	0.13	0	0
11	14	0.14	2.14	0	0.14	0
12	15	0.07	1.07	0	0.07	0
16	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06	0.06
Totals	61	0.4	5.96	0.13	0.27	0.06