NFC West penalty watch: Tie at the top

October, 30, 2009
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By Mike Sando
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
Team NFC West Player Pos. Penalties Penalty Yards
ARI
Levi Brown OL
7
45
STL Alex Barron OL 7
51
STL Richie Incognito
OL 5
45
ARI Mike Gandy
OL
4
30
SF Josh Morgan
WR
4
30
SF Shaun Hill
QB 4
33
ARI Adrian Wilson
DB 4
30
SF Parys Haralson
LB 4
25

Two more penalties from Rams tackle Alex Barron have moved him into a tie with Cardinals tackle Levi Brown for the NFC West lead through Week 7.

Brown still holds the yardage lead after officials flagged him for a chop block Sunday night. Officials flagged Barron for holding and a false start in Week 7.

The chart shows NFC West penalty "leaders" through Week 7. The figures count declined penalties.

The NFL makes available stats for accepted penalties (Rams have the third-most, Seahawks have the fewest). ESPN Stats & Information tracks declined penalties as well.

Bills offensive lineman Demetrius Bell lead the NFL with nine total penalties, one more than Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth. Barron, Brown and the Cowboys' Flozell Adams are tied for third with seven apiece.

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