Slang in American Football

1. One-on-one matchups, often used in blocking schemes.
6. Slang for the football itself.
7. Tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
8. Signaling not to advance after catching a punt.
9. Term for enthusiastic and loud home team fans.
11. A punt strategically placed near the opponent's goal line.
14. Quarterback's action to end the play and run out the clock.
19. Players gathering together before a play to discuss strategy.
20. A fake pass to open up a running play.
22. A change in the play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.
24. Extra period played to break a tie.
25. Quarterback's improvised run to avoid being sacked.
26. Scoring three touchdowns in a single game.
28. A trick play or unconventional strategy.

2. Result of a kickoff or punt landing in the opponent's end zone.
3. Another term for the football field.
4. A designed play to free a receiver by having a teammate block a defender.
5. Kicking the ball to the opponent after failing to advance on fourth down.
6. An interception returned for a touchdown.
7. Offensive formation with the quarterback positioned several yards behind the center.
10. Tackling a player by grabbing the back of the shoulder pads.
12. Sneak Quarterback runs forward directly after the snap.
13. The area between the opponent's 20-yard line and the end zone.
15. The scoring area at each end of the field.
16. A trick play involving a handoff and lateral pass.
17. The final down in a series of four attempts to advance the ball.
18. Overtime period where the first team to score wins.
21. Rapid-paced offensive strategy to score in the final minutes of a half.
23. A defensive tactic where additional players rush the quarterback.
27. The duration a punt spends in the air.