An offense has this many tries to earn a first down
A defensive players performs this act when they bring an offensive player to the ground
Tackle
A game of football starts when the ball is kicked from this yard line
35
Dallas
Cowboys
Known for their physicality and ability to score a lot, RB
Running back
There is this many offensive players on the field at once
11
Defensive backs do this when the other team's quarterback throws a bad pass
Interception/Pick
The odds of the team electing to do this on 4th and 20 from their own 1 are pretty darn high
Punt
49ers
Known for protecting the quarterback's blind side, LT
Left tackle
The offense can attempt this if they choose not to attempt a PAT
2-point conversion
Named after a coin and is the formation defense uses when they choose to have five defensive backs on the field
Nickle defense
This happens when kickoff ball lands in the end zone
Touchback
The two New York Teams
Gians and Jets
Lines up next to the offensive line, TE
Tight end
This happens when an offensive player loses possession of the football
Fumble
Tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
Sack
A return player signals this when they choose not to return a ball
Fair catch
Philadelphia Eagles
Known for their aggressive tackling, SS
Strong safety
A quarterback gets flagged for intentional ground if he doesn't throw the ball to a receiver in this imaginary part of the field
Pocket / Tackle box
Worth 2 points when an offensive players is tackled in their own end zone
Safety
Responsible for tackling the returns
Gunner
Known for a horse on their logo, The Indianapolis
Colts
Known for their play on special teams, LS
Long snapper