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
2019 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 2019 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 101 | 489 | 41 | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 53 | 252 | 25 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 10 | 46 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 167 | 802 | 74 | 93 | 1 | 0 |