Football Terms

About This Puzzle

From the opening kickoff to the final touchdown, football is full of its own language. This puzzle gathers ten essential terms that show up in nearly every game.

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Touchdown

Worth six points, scored when a player carries or catches the ball in the opponent's end zone.

Quarterback

The player who leads the offense, calling plays and typically throwing or handing off the ball.

Fumble

A loss of possession that happens when a ball carrier drops the ball before being downed.

Endzone

The scoring area at each end of the field where touchdowns are made.

Huddle

A tight circle players form between plays to call out the next play.

Tackle

The act of bringing down the ball carrier to stop the play.

Kickoff

The kick that starts each half and follows every score, sending the ball to the opposing team.

Fieldgoal

A scoring kick worth three points, sent through the goalposts from the field of play.

Linebacker

A defensive player positioned behind the line who stops runs and covers passes.

Interception

A pass caught by a defensive player instead of the intended receiver, turning over possession.

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