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Intentional Grounding

Definition

A forward pass is thrown intentionally incomplete so that the passer avoids loss of yardage or to conserve time. Exceptions Not assessed if the ball is spiked. If the quarterback has moved outside of the area between his offensive tackles (the "tackle box"), there is no foul for grounding the ball if the quarterback throws the ball past the line of scrimmage.

Outcome

10 yards or spot of foul, whichever is farther from the original line of scrimmage, and loss of down. If the foul occurs in the end zone, the play is ruled a safety.

2022 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1165552300
2164500400
3161111001
4164460401
5162160200
6145664100
8152341100
10142230200
1114191000
12162230200
1315171000
14131100100
15163342101
16163361200
17151120100
18164512200
Conference Championships2190100
Totals24642492152703

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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

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WeekGamesTotal CountPenalty YardsHomeAwayDeclinedOffsetting
1160.313.440.130.1900
2160.253.1300.2500
3160.060.690.06000.06
4160.252.8800.2500.06
5160.13100.1300
6140.364.710.290.0700
8150.132.270.070.0700
10140.141.6400.1400
11140.070.640.07000
12160.131.4400.1300
13150.070.470.07000
14130.080.7700.0800
15160.192.130.130.0600.06
16160.192.250.060.1300
17150.070.800.0700
18160.253.190.130.1300
Conference Championships20.54.500.500
Totals2463.1835.951.012.200.18