Illegal Use of Hands
Definition
Illegal use of the hands against a player while attempting to ward off a block, cover a receiver, or tackle a ball carrier. There are several restrictions on how a player may initiate contact, such as hands to the facemask of the other player involved in the blocking.
Outcome
10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense
2022 Stats
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Penalties By Week
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 16 | 5 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 13 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wildcard Weekend | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divisional Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Conference Championships | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Bowl | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 284 | 59 | 352 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 4 |
Penalties By Week - Per Game
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 0.19 | 0.94 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 | 0 |
| 3 | 16 | 0.31 | 1.56 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 4 | 16 | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 5 | 16 | 0.31 | 2.5 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 6 | 14 | 0.07 | 0.36 | 0 | 0.07 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 14 | 0.21 | 1 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 8 | 15 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 13 | 0.31 | 2.31 | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0 |
| 10 | 14 | 0.43 | 2.5 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 14 | 0.14 | 1.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 16 | 0.13 | 0.94 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0 |
| 13 | 15 | 0.07 | 0.33 | 0 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 14 | 13 | 0.31 | 1.46 | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0 |
| 15 | 16 | 0.13 | 0.63 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0 |
| 16 | 16 | 0.19 | 1.19 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0 |
| 17 | 15 | 0.27 | 1.33 | 0.2 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0 |
| 18 | 16 | 0.19 | 1.56 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Wildcard Weekend | 6 | 0.17 | 0.83 | 0.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divisional Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0 |
| Conference Championships | 2 | 1 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Bowl | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 284 | 5.88 | 35.26 | 3.84 | 2.04 | 1.58 | 0.26 |