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
2011 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 161 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 38 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 115 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 560 | 1 | 0 |