Neutral Zone Infraction
Definition
Before the snap, a defensive player (most often a lineman) jumps into the neutral zone and "startles" an offensive player, causing him to false start.
Outcome
5 yards
2010 Stats
- View Neutral Zone Infraction Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Down
Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 102 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 72 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 350 | 2 | 0 |