Encroachment
Definition
Before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback.
Outcome
5 yards
2012 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Encroachment penalties commited by position during the 2012 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 55 | 267 | 25 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 7 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 3 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 69 | 333 | 30 | 39 | 1 | 0 |