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

2015 Stats

Penalty Log

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Against	Beneficiary	Date	Player	Pos	Ref Crew	Week	Quarter	Time	Down	Distance	Yardage	Declined	Offsetting	Home	Phase
Cleveland	Oakland	09/27/15	B.Mingo	OLB	Clete Blakeman	3	2	09:38	4	5	15	No	No	Yes	Special Teams
Oakland	Tennessee	11/29/15	K.Toomer	LB	Jeff Triplette	12	2	11:17	4	5	15	No	No	No	Special Teams
Totals							2		4	5	30	0	0	1