Football 101
Player Positions
Football Terms
Hall of Fame
Super Bowl
100
Before each game, the captain from each team and the referee meet at the center of the field to determine who will kick off the ball
What is a coin toss
100
Known as the leader of the team, this player hands off, throws or runs with the ball down the field
Who is the Quarterback
100
This happens when 11 players on the field come together to discuss strategy between plays
What is a huddle
100
The NFL Hall of Fame is located here
What is Canton, Ohio
100
Name the two teams playing in the 2016 super bowl
Who are the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers
200
A touchdown is worth this many points
What is 6
200
This player snaps the ball to the quarterback and handles the ball on every play
Who is the Center
200
This occurs when a defensive player catches a ball intended for an offensive player
What is an interception
200
This pro football player was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and is the co-host of a popular morning talk show with Kelly Ripa
Who is Michael Strahan
200
This team won the super bowl in 2015
Who are the New England Patriots
300
This many players are on the field at one time per team
What is 11
300
This player uses his speed and quickness to elude defenders and catch the football
Who is the wide receiver
300
To advance the ball by running, not passing
What is rushing
300
He is the only player to win the AP Most Valuable Player three consecutive times and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016
Who is Brett Favre
300
With six championships, this team has won the most super bowls
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers
400
The number of yards to obtain a first down
What is 10
400
This player runs with the football and is also referred to as the tailback, halfback and rusher
Who is the Running Back
400
When a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an offensive player before the play begins
What is encroachment
400
The Hall of Fame was established in what year
What is 1963
400
The only team to have gone undefeated in a season and win the super bowl
Who are the Miami Dolphins
500
The yard line in which NFL teams kick from
What is the 35 yard line
500
This player's job is to maintain their position in order to stop a running play or run through a gap in the offensive line to pressure the quarterback
Who is the Defensive Tackle
500
The 22 players who are on the field during kicks and punts are called this
What is special teams
500
As of 2015, the Hall of Fame is made up of this many members
What is 295
500
It was in this year that the first super bowl was played
What is 1967
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