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Roughing the Passer

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Definition

A defender continues an effort to tackle or "hit" a passer after the passer has already thrown a pass. A defender is allowed to take one step after the ball is thrown; a defender is penalized if he hits the passer having taken two or more steps after the ball leaves the passer's hand.

Outcome

15 yards and an automatic first down

2016 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1166801501
2166723300
3167993400
4153451200
5143392100
6156732400
7153452100
8132301100
9133432102
10146742400
111491345400
12163452100
131581073500
14162251110
151691174500
16165681400
17164601302
Wildcard Weekend42301100
Divisional Playoffs42300200
Totals264891216375215

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.3850.060.3100.06
2160.384.50.190.1900
3160.446.190.190.2500
4150.230.070.1300
5140.212.790.140.0700
6150.44.870.130.2700
7150.230.130.0700
8130.152.310.080.0800
9130.233.310.150.0800.15
10140.435.290.140.2900
11140.649.570.360.2900
12160.192.810.130.0600
13150.537.130.20.3300
14160.131.560.060.060.060
15160.567.310.250.3100
16160.314.250.060.2500
17160.253.750.060.1900.13
Wildcard Weekend40.57.50.250.2500
Divisional Playoffs40.57.500.500
Totals2646.6391.642.653.980.060.34