NFL RULES
What is it called when a quarterback or other player on offense gets sacked/tackled in their own end zone?
Safety
How many timeouts does each team receive per half?
3
What is a false start?
When a player from the OFFENSIVE team moves before the ball is snapped
What is a pick six?
When the defending team intercepts the offensive teams pass and scores a touchdown.
Who is the Bears current starting quarterback?
Caleb Williams
What do you call it when a player from the defensive team catches the offensive teams ball?
Interception
What yard line does a two-point conversation start at?
2 yard line
What is offsides?
When a player from the DEFENSIVE team moves before the ball is snapped
The length of a full football field
What is 120 yards?
How far did the Bears make it into the playoffs in the 2025-2026 season?
Divisional round, third from last round
How many players from each team are on the field at one time?
11
What happens when the quarterback takes a knee directly after the snap?
Stops the play, clock keeps running, 1 yard penalty
What is roughing the passer?
Hitting the quarterback after they have thrown the ball.
The yard line which the offensive team starts at after a kickoff goes past the endzone
What is the 20 yard line?
The only Bears player to win MVP
Who is Walter Payton?
When a team reaches a fourth down, how many options do they have for plays?
3 (Field Goal, Go For It, Punt the Ball)
How many players are on each team?
53
What is targeting?
When a player uses the crown of their helmet against a defenseless player
How long is a non Super Bowl halftime?
12 minutes
The original name for the Chicago Bears
Decatur Staleys
How many footballs is the home team required to provide?
24
How many seconds does a team have in between plays?
Either 40 seconds or 25 seconds
What is the farthest yard setback for a penalty?
15 yards
The name of the lineman who snaps the ball to the quarterback
What year and or team did the Chicago Bears beat to win their one and only Super Bowl?
1986, New England Patriots