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

2012 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away	Declined
2	16	2	30	1	1	0
5	14	2	30	2	0	0
6	14	1	15	0	1	0
7	13	0	0	0	0	1
10	14	1	15	1	0	0
12	16	1	0	0	1	0
Divisional Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0	1
Totals	91	7	90	4	3	2

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home	Away	Declined
2	16	0.13	1.88	0.06	0.06	0
5	14	0.14	2.14	0.14	0	0
6	14	0.07	1.07	0	0.07	0
7	13	0	0	0	0	0.08
10	14	0.07	1.07	0.07	0	0
12	16	0.06	0	0	0.06	0
Divisional Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0	0.25
Totals	91	0.47	6.16	0.27	0.19	0.33