Article courtesy of Ingame.com
Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur
Over the past decade, the Detroit Lions have lost a staggering 5,410 yards due to penalties, across 608 infractions—equivalent to more than 50 football fields.
An analysis at Ingame.com takes a closer look at the individual players responsible for the most yards lost, spotlighting those whose penalties have had the greatest cumulative impact on field position in the last decade.
From offensive setbacks to defensive breakdowns, these moments can shift momentum and influence game outcomes in a big way.
Top Yardage-Loss Contributors
| PIayers | Penalty received | Yards Lost |
| N.Lawson | 28 | 343 |
| T.Decker | 47 | 326 |
| D.Slay | 26 | 280 |
| P.Sewell | 27 | 193 |
| J.Jacobs | 15 | 177 |
| B.Branch | 17 | 176 |
| F.Ragnow | 20 | 169 |
| T.Arnold | 11 | 167 |
| A.Oruwariye | 19 | 164 |
| G.Glasgow | 20 | 160 |
Want to explore how your favorite players stack up across other stats and insights? You can find more here: https://www.ingame.com/most-flagged-nfl-teams-of-the-decade/