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NFL Football Crossword Challenge

26 words

Across

  • 2. Scoring play worth six points
  • 3. Desperate long pass
  • 7. Changing the play at the line
  • 10. Center passes ball to quarterback
  • 13. Nickname for the football field
  • 18. Two-point defensive score
  • 19. Player who throws the ball
  • 20. Starting play of each half
  • 22. Bringing a ball carrier to the ground
  • 23. Defensive formation with five backs
  • 24. Defensive rush at the quarterback
  • 25. Area inside the 20-yard line
  • 26. Wide receiver position

Down

  • 1. Quarterback running to avoid a sack
  • 4. Backwards pass during play
  • 5. Area where touchdowns are scored
  • 6. Y-shaped structure for field goals
  • 8. Illegal block from behind penalty
  • 9. Nickname for a football
  • 11. Kicking the ball to the other team
  • 12. Protected area for the quarterback
  • 14. Protective headgear players wear
  • 15. Dropping the football during play
  • 16. Annual event to select new players
  • 17. Tackling the quarterback behind the line
  • 21. Post-season tournament games
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