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
2017 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 2017 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 85 | 421 | 27 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 36 | 169 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 5 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 129 | 630 | 34 | 95 | 0 | 0 |