Defensive Pass Interference
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Definition
Making intentional physical contact with an intended receiver after the ball has been thrown and before it has been touched by another player, in order to hinder or prevent him from catching a forward pass.
Outcome
Spot of the foul. Ball is placed on the 1 yard line if the foul occurred in the endzone. Automatic first down.
2017 Stats
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By Penalty
Defensive Pass Interference penalties commited by position during the 2017 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 249 | 4633 | 112 | 137 | 28 | 7 |
| Linebacker | 26 | 218 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown/Unset | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive Line | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 277 | 4891 | 133 | 144 | 30 | 9 |