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

2024 Stats

Penalties By Week

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home
3	16	1	15	1
5	14	1	15	1
Wildcard Weekend	6	1	15	1
7	15	1	15	1
9	15	1	15	1
10	14	1	15	1
Totals	80	6	90	6

Penalties By Week - Per Game

Note: Offsetting and Declined penalties are ignored, except where specified.

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Week	Games	Total Count	Penalty Yards	Home
3	16	0.06	0.94	0.06
5	14	0.07	1.07	0.07
Wildcard Weekend	6	0.17	2.5	0.17
7	15	0.07	1	0.07
9	15	0.07	1	0.07
10	14	0.07	1.07	0.07
Totals	80	0.51	7.58	0.51