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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

Overall Totals By Team

There was an average of 0.13 Roughing the Kicker penalties per team league wide.

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 AgainstBeneficiary
NameGamesCountYards LostDismissedHomeAwayCountYards GainedDismissedHomeAway
Arizona70000000000
Atlanta60000000000
Baltimore60000000000
Buffalo600000230020
Carolina70000000000
Chicago60000000000
Cincinnati70000000000
Cleveland70000000000
Dallas70000000000
Denver70000000000
Detroit70000000000
Green Bay60000000000
Houston60000000000
Indianapolis700000115010
Jacksonville70000000000
Kansas City70000000000
Las Vegas711500100000
LA Rams70000000000
LA Chargers711501000000
Miami711500100000
Minnesota60000000000
New England70000000000
New Orleans711500100000
N.Y. Giants70000000000
N.Y. Jets70000000000
Philadelphia70000000000
Pittsburgh60000000000
San Francisco70000000000
Seattle70000000000
Tampa Bay70000000000
Tennessee70000000000
Washington700000115001
Totals108460013460031