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
2019 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2019 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight End | 13 | 128 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive Line | 25 | 247 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Wide Receiver | 49 | 486 | 18 | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 17 | 154 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Runningback | 7 | 69 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 39 | 344 | 16 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive Line | 6 | 60 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fullback | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 157 | 1497 | 69 | 88 | 14 | 5 |