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 Penalty
Neutral Zone Infraction penalties commited by position during the 2011 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 72 | 351 | 34 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 34 | 164 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 5 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fullback | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 115 | 560 | 59 | 56 | 1 | 0 |