Delay of Game
What does Delay of Game Mean?
A penalty that occurs when the offense allows the play clock to expire.
Sporting Charts explains Delay of Game
The play clock is a 40-second clock that begins to count down between plays. Failure to snap the ball in that time frame results in a five-yard penalty for the offense.
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