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

2020 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
5	14	1	15	1	0
11	14	1	15	0	1
12	16	1	11	0	1
13	15	1	15	1	0
16	16	3	45	2	1
Totals	75	7	101	4	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
5	14	0.07	1.07	0.07	0
11	14	0.07	1.07	0	0.07
12	16	0.06	0.69	0	0.06
13	15	0.07	1	0.07	0
16	16	0.19	2.81	0.13	0.06
Totals	75	0.46	6.64	0.27	0.19