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
2013 Stats
- View Roughing the Kicker Penalties By:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Pittsburgh | 09/22/13 | A.Walters | DB | Pete Morelli | 3 | 2 | 07:35 | 4 | 5 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Green Bay | Cleveland | 10/20/13 | J.Stoneburner | TE | Jeff Triplette | 7 | 1 | 11:39 | 4 | 10 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Tampa Bay | Buffalo | 12/08/13 | D.Watson | LB | Bill Vinovich | 14 | 1 | 13:16 | 4 | 2 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 1.33 | 4 | 5.67 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 |