Spotof the foul

Defensive pass interference

First down at the spot. End zone: see the rulebook.

What you see. The ball is in the air, not in the end zone. A defender takes away the receiver's chance to catch it.
Typical result. First down at the spot of the foul. End zone: see the rulebook.
Easy mix-up. Illegal contact is before the throw. Offensive pass interference is 10 yards and the other team.
On the field. Defenders covering receivers. See defense positions and the plays.

The contact takes away a catch.

Yardage is from the 2026 NFL distance lists. Hand signals live in the official signals PDF. Independent fan guide, not a league ruling.