Illegal Block Above the Waist

Definition

Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.

Outcome

10 yards

2021 Stats

By Down

Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.

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Down	Count	Dist 1-2	Dist 3-4	Dist 5-6	Dist 7-8	Dist 9-10	Dist 11-15	Dist 16+	Yards Lost	Declined	Offsetting
0	13	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	119	0	0
1	14	0	0	0	0	14	0	0	138	0	0
2	10	0	1	1	0	7	0	1	99	2	0
3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
4	34	4	4	6	5	2	7	6	304	0	3
Totals	71	17	5	7	5	23	7	7	660	5	3