Running Into the Kicker
Definition
On a kicking play where the defense fails to touch the kicked ball, the defense runs into the kicker/punter. If such an act occurs but is not intentional, this foul is assessed. If intentional, the personal foul of roughing the kicker is assessed instead.
Outcome
5 yards
2025 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
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- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Indianapolis | 09/07/25 | M.Judon | LB | Brad Allen | 1 | 2 | 04:16 | 4 | 2 | 5 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| N.Y. Jets | Tampa Bay | 09/21/25 | W.McDonald | DL | Adrian Hill | 3 | 4 | 06:18 | 4 | 16 | 0 | Yes | No | No | Special Teams |
| Cleveland | Pittsburgh | 10/12/25 | C.Thomas | DL | Ron Torbert | 6 | 3 | 11:59 | 4 | 4 | 5 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Tampa Bay | San Francisco | 10/12/25 | V.Vea | DL | Brad Rogers | 6 | 4 | 07:12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3.25 | 4 | 6.5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |