Rules and Objectives
What is the main objective of American football?
To score points by getting the football into the opposing team's end zone.
In which country did American football originate?
The United States.
Who is known as the greatest quarterback of all time, with seven Super Bowl wins?
Tom Brady
What is a "huddle"?
When the team gathers together to discuss the next play
What is the name of the championship game of the NFL?
The Super Bowl.
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points.
Which sport is American football derived from?
Rugby.
Which artist has had the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime Show to date?
Rihanna
What is a "blitz"?
A defensive strategy where extra players rush the quarterback.
What is the activity called when you hang out in the parking lot before a football game with friends, drinking beer and playing games?
Tailgating
What is a field goal?
A kick worth 3 points.
What year was the National Football League (NFL) founded?
1920
Wide receiver
What is the "line of scrimmage"?
The line where the football is placed at the start of each play.
Some people who don't like sports still watch the Super Bowl for these expensive things that happen between the action?
How many players are on the field for each team during play?
11 players.
In which state do the Green Bay Packers, the team that played in the first super bowl, play?
Wisconsin
Which wide receiver is known for his famous one-handed catch?
Odell Beckham Jr
What is an "end zone"?
The area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored.
In 2007, the first American football game held outside the US took place in this European city?
London
What happens when the ball is "intercepted"?
The defensive team catches the ball from the offensive team, gaining possession.
What does the NFL stand for?
The National Football League
Who holds the record for the most career touchdown passes?
Tom Brady
What is a "fumble"?
When a player loses possession of the ball before being tackled.
Between $4,000 and $6,000