Across
- 4. Nickname for the football field
- 8. Nickname for a football
- 9. Quarterback running to avoid a sack
- 10. Bringing a ball carrier to the ground
- 11. Post-season tournament games
- 14. Protected area for the quarterback
- 16. Two-point defensive score
- 19. Backwards pass during play
- 20. Catching an opponent's pass
- 21. Annual event to select new players
- 22. Protective headgear players wear
- 23. Changing the play at the line
- 24. Dropping the football during play
Down
- 1. Desperate long pass
- 2. Extra period when the game is tied
- 3. Area where touchdowns are scored
- 5. Rule violation resulting in yards lost
- 6. Starting play of each half
- 7. Player who throws the ball
- 12. Y-shaped structure for field goals
- 13. Area inside the 20-yard line
- 15. Kicking the ball to the other team
- 16. Center passes ball to quarterback
- 17. Defensive rush at the quarterback
- 18. Tackling the quarterback behind the line
- 22. Team circle to discuss the next play