Team Names
Baltimore...
Ravens
________ Ravens
Baltimore, MD
You take too long to call a play and snap the ball, the play clock hits 0. Its a 5 yard penalty.
Delay of game
When any part of the ball cross this line your team gets 6 points.
A Touchdown
Most important. Gives the ball to everybody else.
Quarterback
Pittsburgh...
Steelers
_______ Bills
Buffalo, NY
While the ball is in the air, you stop the receiver from catching it by grabbing his arms. Its a spot of the foul penalty
Defensive Pass Interference
When any part of the ball crosses the line to gain.
(Ex: 3rd & 10, the ball crosses the line at 10 yards.)
A first down
Gets the ball handed to them and tries to score. Sometimes the ball is thrown to them. But most of the time they take handoffs.
Ex:RB
Runningback
Las Vegas (formerly Oakland)...
Raiders
____________ Eagles
Philadelphia, PA
You try and tackle someone with the ball and you grab their facemask. Its a 15 yard penalty
Facemask
The quarterback gets tackled before they can throw the ball.
Sack
Guards the receiver. Follows them when they play man and guards an area if they play zone.
Ex:CB
Cornerback
Los Angeles (Formerly St. Louis)
Rams
________ Lions
Detroit, MI
When you're a receiver and while the ball is in the air you push the defender away from you to get open. It's a 10 yard penalty and a loss of down.
Offensive Pass Interference
When a player is running with the ball and loses possession of it.
A fumble
Runs routes, catches the ball, tries to score, sometimes blocks as well. Normally on the end of the line.
Ex:TE
Tight End
New York (Not Giants)....
Jets
___________ Jaguars
Jacksonville, FL
When you as the quarterback throw the ball away just to avoid a sack. It is a 10 yard penalty and a loss of down.
Intentional Grounding
The quarterback throws the ball and the other team catches the ball.
An Interception
Protects the quarterback on the edge
Offensive Tackle