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False Start

Definition

It is a False Start if the ball has been placed ready for play, and, prior to the snap, an offensive player who has assumed a set position charges or moves in such a way as to simulate the start of a play, or if an offensive player who is in motion makes a sudden movement toward the line of scrimmage. Any quick abrupt movement by a single offensive player, or by several offensive players in unison, which simulates the start of the snap, is a false start. Exceptions: This does not apply to an offensive player under the center who turns his head or shoulders, unless the movement is an obvious attempt to draw an opponent offside.

Outcome

Loss of five yards from the line of scrimmage. The foul is enforced prior to the snap.

2023 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
Wildcard Weekend610494600
Super Bowl15251400
Divisional Playoffs47352500
11636180181800
21643209232000
31647229212600
41645222202500
51425122101510
61525123121300
71335170152000
81631150121900
91436176191700
101432156151700
11142110314700
121638187201800
131335172201500
141543213182500
151633163141900
161635170221300
171634162181600
181624119141000
Totals283640313531232810

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
Wildcard Weekend61.678.170.67100
Super Bowl15251400
Divisional Playoffs41.758.750.51.2500
1162.2511.251.131.1300
2162.6913.061.441.2500
3162.9414.311.311.6300
4162.8113.881.251.5600
5141.798.710.711.070.070
6151.678.20.80.8700
7132.6913.081.151.5400
8161.949.380.751.1900
9142.5712.571.361.2100
10142.2911.141.071.2100
11141.57.3610.500
12162.3811.691.251.1300
13132.6913.231.541.1500
14152.8714.21.21.6700
15162.0610.190.881.1900
16162.1910.631.380.8100
17162.1310.131.13100
18161.57.440.880.6300
Totals28349.38242.3722.426.990.070