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
2016 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 2016 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 32 | 157 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive Line | 83 | 410 | 37 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 118 | 582 | 45 | 73 | 1 | 2 |