Football Frenzy

5. The scoring area at each end of the field.
11. When the offensive team advances the ball at least 10 yards from where they started a series of downs.
12. Bringing a ball carrier to the ground.
13. Occurs when an eligible player successfully catches a forward pass thrown from behind the line of scrimmage by a teammate (usually the quarterback).
16. A three-point score made by kicking the ball through the uprights.
17. When a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.

1. The player who typically takes the snap and either runs, hands off, or passes the ball.
2. When a player in possession of the ball loses control of it before being tackled (going to the ground), scoring a touchdown, or going out of bounds.
3. A two-point score earned by tackling an offensive player in their own end zone.
4. The way a football spins rapidly around its long axis as it travels through the air after being thrown.
6. A type of kickoff where the kicking team attempts to recover the ball.
7. Kicking the ball to the opposing team to give them possession downfield.
8. The opening play of a game or after a score, where one team kicks the ball to the other.
9. An annual celebration held by high schools and colleges, typically in the fall, centered around a home football game.
10. Protective headgear worn by players.
14. A defensive play where linebackers or defensive backs rush the passer.
15. When a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
16. A team sport with two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field.