Football Facts
How long is a football field (in yards)?
100 yards.
What is the name of the championship game?
The Super Bowl.
How many points is a touchdown?
6 points
What is the NFL team in Kansas City called?
The Chiefs.
What color is the Super Bowl trophy?
Silver.
How many players can one team have on the field?
Eleven.
What is the name of the player in charge of the offense?
The quarterback.
How many downs do you get to try and get a touchdown in our class?
4
What is the NFL team from Miami called?
Dolphins
True or False: NFL players have always been required to wear a helmet
False
What does NFL stand for?
National Football League.
What is the section of the field called where you score touchdowns?
End Zone
What is a down in football (not flag football)?
A down is an opportunity that a team has to move the football forward ten yards.
How many NFL teams are there?
32
Which NFL player has won the most Superbowls? (7)
Tom Brady
What two sports does American football come from?
Soccer and rugby.
What is the term for when the offensive team gathers together before hiking the ball to discuss routes and plays they may run to try and score a touchdown?
Huddle
When do kickoffs happen? List all 3 answers
At the beginning of the game, after points have been scored, and after halftime.
Name 6 NFL teams
Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins.
What are footballs made of?
cowhide
What is the most watched sporting event in the world?
FIFA World Cup
Name this term: A pass that is caught by a football player on the defense.
Interception
What is the division on the field that separates the offense from the defense called?
line of scrimmage
Name one of the teams that has won the most Super Bowls (six).
Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots
A 30 second commercial during the Superbowl cost how much money?
Over 5 million dollars