Offense
This position is usually the captain of the team and throws the ball
Quarterback
This player on the Texans has won 3 defensive player of the year awards
JJ Watt
This type of kick happens on 4th down
Punt
When the offensive lineman grabs around the defensive lines body
Holding
Deandre Hopkins plays this position
Wide Receiver
Often considered the most important position on the offense line (Tunsil for the Texans)
Left Tackle
When the defense tackles the opponent in the opposite end zone (worth 2 points)
Safety
This position holds the ball for the kicker on field goals
Holder
When the cornerback hits the receiver before he has a chance to catch the ball
Pass Interference
The AFC south is home to the Texans and these 3 other teams
Jaguars, Titans, Colts
When the QB fakes it to the running back and throws it
Play Action
This position usually covers the wide receiver
Cornerback
When the kicking team tries to kick it to themselves on a kickoff (usually happens in a close game at the end)
Onside Kick
When the QB throws the ball away and no receiver is in the area. QB must be in the pocket for this to be a penalty
Intentional Grounding
The Big 10 conference has this many teams
14
This play involves when the quarterback throws it very deep hoping any receiver will catch it
Hail Mary
This type of defensive play is when the defense brings pressure to tackle the QB
Blitz
The written out form of the acronym PAT
Point After Touchdown
When the defensive line jumps too early right before the offense snaps the ball
Offsides
Clemson was the college of this current NFL QB
Deshaun Watson
When the offense drops the ball and the defense picks it up
Fumble (will accept turnover)
When a QB throws it and the defense catches it
Interception
This type of score is worth 3 points
Field Goal
When someone on the offensive line jumps or flinches before the ball is snapped
False Start
Baylor, UT, and TCU belong to this football conference
Big 12