5yards
Delay of game
The play clock hits zero.
- What you see. The play clock hits zero and the offense still has not snapped.
- Typical result. 5 yards.
- Easy mix-up. False start is a player moving, not an empty clock.
- On the field. The offense, before the play starts. See offense positions.
Yardage is from the 2026 NFL distance lists. Hand signals live in the official signals PDF. Independent fan guide, not a league ruling.