Football Basics
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
What is the championship game of the NFL called?
The Super Bowl
This team’s mascot is a big blue star
Dallas Cowboys
What do you call it when the quarterback is tackled behind the line?
Sack
What day of the week is most NFL football played on?
Sunday
What shape is a football?
Oval
Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?
Pittsburgh Steelers or New England Patriots
Their colors are green and yellow.
Green Bay Packers
What’s it called when the ball is kicked between the goalposts for 3 points?
Field Goal
What is the name of the trophy given to the Super Bowl winner?
Vince Lombardi Trophy
What do you call the person who throws the ball?
Quarterback
What famous singer performed the halftime show in 2004 with Janet Jackson?
Justin Timberlake
They play in the “Big Apple.”
New York Giants or Jets
What’s it called when the ball is given to a teammate to run with?
Handoff
Which NFL team has a cheesehead as part of its fan gear?
Green Bay Packers
How many players are on the field for one team?
11
In what month is the Super Bowl usually played?
February
This team is named after a big cat
Carolina Panthers or Jacksonville Jaguars
What does the defense try to make on 4th down?
A stop or turnover on downs
True or False: The football used in NFL games is called “the Duke.”
True
What color is a penalty flag?
Yellow
Which team won the first Super Bowl?
Green Bay Packers
They wear silver and black and used to be in Oakland.
Las Vegas Raiders
What do you call a trick play where the ball is thrown backwards and then forward again?
Flea Flicker
What snack is most commonly eaten during the Super Bowl in the U.S.?
Chicken wings!