American Football

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  1. 4. : Defensive players who help defend against deep passes and support the run defense.
  2. 9. : A defensive tactic where multiple players rush the quarterback to disrupt the offensive play.
  3. 11. Receiver : The offensive player who catches passes thrown by the quarterback.
  4. 14. : When a team crosses the opponent's goal line with the ball or catches a pass in the end zone, scoring 6 points.
  5. 16. : An extra period played to determine the winner if the score is tied at the end of regulation.
  6. 17. : Defensive players who line up behind the defensive line and are involved in stopping the run and pass coverage.
  7. 19. Zone : The area between the 20-yard line and the opponent's goal line, where scoring chances increase.
  8. 20. : When the offensive team gathers together to discuss the next play before lining up.
  9. 22. : A special teams play where the team kicks the ball to the opposing team on fourth down.
  10. 23. : When a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
  11. 25. : When the ball is kicked into the end zone and the receiving team takes a knee, resulting in a touchback and the ball being placed at the 25-yard line.
  12. 27. Interference : When a defensive player interferes with an offensive player's ability to catch a pass, resulting in a penalty.
  13. 29. : When an offensive player impedes the progress of a defensive player by grabbing them, resulting in a penalty.
  14. 30. Zone : The area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored.
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  1. 1. End : A defensive player positioned at the end of the line of scrimmage, responsible for rushing the quarterback.
  2. 2. : An offensive play where the quarterback fakes a handoff before attempting a pass.
  3. 3. : The offensive player who throws the passes and leads the team's offense.
  4. 5. : When a player drops the ball, and it is recovered by the opposing team.
  5. 6. : Each game is divided into four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes in the NFL.
  6. 7. : When a player is beyond the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped.
  7. 8. Point : An attempt to score 1 additional point after a touchdown, typically done by kicking the ball through the goalposts.
  8. 10. : When a defensive player catches a pass thrown by the opposing team's quarterback.
  9. 12. : Defensive players responsible for covering wide receivers.
  10. 13. Goal : A scoring play where a kicker kicks the ball through the opponent's goalposts, worth 3 points.
  11. 15. End : An offensive player who can both block and catch passes.
  12. 18. : A special teams play that starts the game or follows a score, with the ball kicked to the receiving team.
  13. 21. Start : When an offensive player moves before the ball is snapped, resulting in a penalty.
  14. 24. Back : The offensive player who primarily carries the ball and runs with it.
  15. 26. Mary : A desperate, long pass attempt made towards the end zone, usually on the last play of a game.
  16. 28. Conversion : An attempt to score 2 additional points after a touchdown, usually by running or passing the ball into the end zone.