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
2023 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 2023 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 70 | 330 | 27 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 22 | 106 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 6 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 98 | 466 | 38 | 60 | 1 | 0 |