Lowering the Head to Make Forcible Contact

Definition

It is a foul if a player: (a) lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent; or (b) uses any part of his helmet or facemask to butt or make forcible contact to an opponent’s head or neck area. These provisions do not prohibit incidental contact by the mask or the helmet in the course of a conventional tackle or block on an opponent.

Outcome

15 yards

2023 Stats

Penalties By Week

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

Penalties By Week - Per Game

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