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
2020 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | LA Chargers | 10/12/20 | D.Washington | RB | Clay Martin | 5 | 2 | 13:12 | 4 | 14 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Dallas | Minnesota | 11/22/20 | Ra.Robinson | CB | Bill Vinovich | 11 | 4 | 14:57 | 0 | 0 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Las Vegas | Atlanta | 11/29/20 | D.Leavitt | DB | Land Clark | 12 | 2 | 04:29 | 4 | 16 | 11 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Pittsburgh | Washington | 12/07/20 | M.Allen | LB | John Hussey | 13 | 1 | 07:00 | 4 | 5 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Cleveland | N.Y. Jets | 12/27/20 | J.Moffatt | DB | Land Clark | 16 | 3 | 06:44 | 4 | 11 | 15 | No | No | No | Special Teams |
| Baltimore | N.Y. Giants | 12/27/20 | J.Hill | RB | John Hussey | 16 | 4 | 11:03 | 4 | 23 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Seattle | LA Rams | 12/27/20 | R.Neal | DB | Bill Vinovich | 16 | 2 | 06:41 | 4 | 5 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 2.57 | 3.43 | 10.57 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 4 |