Leaping
Definition
A defender running forward and leaping in an attempt to block a field goal or a point-after try lands on other players on either team. Exceptions: The penalty is not called if the defender was within one yard of the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap.
Outcome
15 yard penalty and automatic first down
2011 Stats
- View Leaping Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Cleveland | 11/20/11 | M.Lockley | LB | Terry McAulay | 11 | 3 | 08:07 | 4 | 9 | 11 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Pittsburgh | San Francisco | 12/19/11 | L.Timmons | ILB | Walt Coleman | 15 | 4 | 09:19 | 4 | 3 | 5 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3.5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |