Football Positions

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Across
  1. 6. Blocks the QB from defensive players, lines up on outside
  2. 7. Kicks the ball to the opposing team on 4th down
  3. 9. Rushes & tackles the QB, lines up on the inside
  4. 10. Kicks field goals, extra points, and kickoffs
  5. 13. Takes handoffs and runs
  6. 14. Blocks the QB from defensive players, lines up on inside
  7. 16. Hikes the ball to start the play
  8. 17. Leader of the whole defense, lineup behind defensive line
Down
  1. 1. Leader of the whole offense
  2. 2. Lines up outside and catches passes
  3. 3. Blocks defending players and can catch passes
  4. 4. Snaps the ball for field goals, extra points, and punts
  5. 5. Covers the WR's
  6. 8. Catches and returns kick offs and punts
  7. 11. Holds the ball for the kicker
  8. 12. Last line of defense usually to cover WR's
  9. 15. Rushes & tackles the QB, lines up on the outside