Across
- 2. – Circle where players gather to discuss the next play.
- 3. – Collection of offensive and defensive strategies.
- 4. – Defensive player positioned behind the line of scrimmage.
- 7. – Area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored.
- 8. – Action of hiking the ball to start a play.
- 10. – Championship game of the NFL season.
- 11. – Three-point score kicked through the uprights.
- 14. – Nickname for the football field.
- 17. – Play that starts each half or follows a score.
- 18. – Break between the second and third quarters.
- 19. – Protective headgear worn by all players.
Down
- 1. – Loss of possession when a player drops the ball during play.
- 5. – Defensive catch of a pass intended for an offensive player.
- 6. – Aggressive defensive rush to sack the quarterback.
- 9. – Six-point score achieved by crossing the goal line with the ball.
- 12. – Leader of the offense who throws passes and calls plays.
- 13. – Slang term for the football itself.
- 15. – Official who enforces the rules on the field.
- 16. – Two-point score when the defense tackles the offense in its own end zone.
- 20. – Award for the most outstanding player in a game or season.