Illegal Contact

Definition

Making significant contact with a receiver after the receiver has advanced five yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Exceptions: The illegal contact is called only if the quarterback is still in pocket and the ball is still in his hands.

Outcome

5 yards, automatic first down

2012 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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1	32	0	0	1	0	30	1	0	158	6	1
2	18	2	2	3	2	7	2	0	90	4	0
3	17	2	4	2	3	3	1	2	95	5	1
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0	0
Totals	68	4	6	6	5	40	4	3	348	15	2