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NFL Football Crossword Puzzle

22 words

Across

  • 1. Player who throws the ball
  • 4. Area where touchdowns are scored
  • 6. Backwards pass during play
  • 9. Starting play of each half
  • 13. Defensive formation with five backs
  • 15. Catching an opponent's pass
  • 16. Quarterback running to avoid a sack
  • 17. Nickname for a football
  • 19. Post-season tournament games
  • 21. Annual event to select new players
  • 22. Team circle to discuss the next play

Down

  • 2. Scoring play worth six points
  • 3. Rule violation resulting in yards lost
  • 5. Bringing a ball carrier to the ground
  • 7. Extra period when the game is tied
  • 8. Desperate long pass
  • 10. Kicking the ball to the other team
  • 11. Center passes ball to quarterback
  • 12. Tackling the quarterback behind the line
  • 14. Illegal block from behind penalty
  • 18. Two-point defensive score
  • 20. Changing the play at the line
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