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
2016 Stats
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- Teams - Per Game
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- Position
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Roughing the Kicker penalties commited by position during the 2016 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive Line | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 8 | 97 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 12 | 157 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |