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