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
2014 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 2014 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 77 | 379 | 28 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 41 | 202 | 18 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 5 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 125 | 612 | 49 | 76 | 3 | 0 |