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

2021 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
2	16	3	45	1	2
3	16	1	15	0	1
5	16	1	15	0	1
13	14	1	15	0	1
15	16	1	15	1	0
17	16	1	15	0	1
18	16	1	15	0	1
Wildcard Weekend	6	1	15	0	1
Totals	116	10	150	2	8

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
2	16	0.19	2.81	0.06	0.13
3	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
5	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
13	14	0.07	1.07	0	0.07
15	16	0.06	0.94	0.06	0
17	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
18	16	0.06	0.94	0	0.06
Wildcard Weekend	6	0.17	2.5	0	0.17
Totals	116	0.73	11.08	0.12	0.61