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
2024 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 2024 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 56 | 274 | 25 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 32 | 155 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 6 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 94 | 456 | 35 | 59 | 0 | 0 |