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
2024 Stats
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Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Seattle | 09/22/24 | D.Achane | RB | Land Clark | 3 | 4 | 03:20 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Yes | No | No | Offense |
| LA Chargers | Kansas City | 09/29/24 | S.Mustipher | OL | Shawn Smith | 4 | 1 | 06:06 | 1 | 10 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Offense |
| Indianapolis | Minnesota | 11/03/24 | J.Taylor | RB | Shawn Smith | 9 | 4 | 15:00 | 2 | 10 | 15 | No | No | No | Offense |
| Chicago | Arizona | 11/03/24 | D.Swift | RB | Carl Cheffers | 9 | 4 | 07:58 | 2 | 10 | 1 | No | No | No | Offense |
| New England | LA Rams | 11/17/24 | R.Stevenson | RB | Shawn Smith | 11 | 1 | 13:03 | 1 | 10 | 16 | No | No | Yes | Offense |
| Totals | 2.8 | 1.6 | 9.4 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 2 |