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
2017 Stats
- View Roughing the Kicker Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalties By Week
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 16 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Penalties By Week - Per Game
Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.
| Week | Games | Total Count | Penalty Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 0.06 | 0.94 | 0.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 16 | 0.06 | 0.94 | 0.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 |