Roughing the Kicker
Definition
A defender, having missed an attempt to block a kick, tackles the kicker or otherwise runs into the kicker in a way that might injure the kicker or his vulnerable extended kicking leg. This protection is also extended to the holder of a place kick.
Outcome
15 yards and an automatic first down
2009 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Buffalo | 10/04/09 | K.Langford | DE | Carl Cheffers | 4 | 3 | 01:11 | 2 | 13 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Defense |
| Carolina | New England | 12/13/09 | E.Brown | DE | Terry McAulay | 14 | 4 | 04:30 | 4 | 13 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3.5 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 |