Chop Block
Definition
An attempt by an offensive player to cut block a defensive player who is already being blocked by another offensive player below the thigh. Exceptions: Chop blocks are legal if they occur along the line of scrimmage, the area up to 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage, or within the area 4 yards within either direction of where the ball is snapped.
Outcome
15 yards
2016 Stats
- View Chop Block Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Down
Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.
| Down | Count | Dist 1-2 | Dist 3-4 | Dist 5-6 | Dist 7-8 | Dist 9-10 | Dist 11-15 | Dist 16+ | Yards Lost | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 131 | 2 | 0 |