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NFL Football Word Puzzle

24 words

Across

  • 3. Dropping the football during play
  • 9. Defensive formation with five backs
  • 12. Backwards pass during play
  • 14. Extra period when the game is tied
  • 15. Catching an opponent's pass
  • 16. Two-point defensive score
  • 17. Protected area for the quarterback
  • 18. Area where touchdowns are scored
  • 21. Nickname for a football
  • 22. Nickname for the football field
  • 23. Post-season tournament games
  • 24. Scoring play worth six points

Down

  • 1. Player who throws the ball
  • 2. Team circle to discuss the next play
  • 4. Protective headgear players wear
  • 5. Changing the play at the line
  • 6. Kicking the ball to the other team
  • 7. Center passes ball to quarterback
  • 8. Tackling the quarterback behind the line
  • 10. Illegal block from behind penalty
  • 11. Annual event to select new players
  • 13. Area inside the 20-yard line
  • 19. Starting play of each half
  • 20. Y-shaped structure for field goals
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