Football History
The NFL's oldest team
The Arizona Cardinals
The player that commonly throws the ball is the
Quarterback
Every football game begins with a
Kickoff
Grasping or touching the face mask of another player is called
Illegal facemask
A touchdown is worth how many points
6
The first professional football player was paid how much?
10 dollars
The team without the ball is known as the
Defense
An NFL game has how many minutes of play time?
60
Illegally grasping a player on either side of the ball is called
Holding
After a touchdown is scored, a kick is worth how many points
1 point
When was the NFL founded
1922
How many players can each side of the ball have on the field
A standard football first down requires how many yards
10 yards
When an offensive player moves before the ball is snapped
False Start
A field goal is worth how many points
3 points
What was the name of the rival football league founded in 1960?
The American Football League (AFL)
The player that stays the furthest back on defense is called the
Safety
Teams score by catching or running the ball into the....
End Zone
A defender illegally prevents a receiver from catching a ball
Pass interference
After a touchdown a team may attempt a conversion to the end zone for how many points
2 points
What is the NFL's championship game also known as?
The Superbowl
The position that usually covers a wide receiver is called the
Corner Back
A free kick occurs only after this type of play
A Safety
Failing to begin a new play on time results in a
Delay of game penalty
A defensive safety is worth how many points
2 points