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