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NFL Football Word Puzzle

24 words

Across

  • 4. Illegal block from behind penalty
  • 6. Desperate long pass
  • 8. Y-shaped structure for field goals
  • 9. Changing the play at the line
  • 12. Two-point defensive score
  • 15. Backwards pass during play
  • 16. Catching an opponent's pass
  • 17. Annual event to select new players
  • 18. Protective headgear players wear
  • 20. Bringing a ball carrier to the ground
  • 21. Dropping the football during play
  • 22. Scoring play worth six points

Down

  • 1. Nickname for the football field
  • 2. Extra period when the game is tied
  • 3. Area where touchdowns are scored
  • 5. Nickname for a football
  • 7. Wide receiver position
  • 10. Area inside the 20-yard line
  • 11. Kicking the ball to the other team
  • 12. Center passes ball to quarterback
  • 13. Defensive rush at the quarterback
  • 14. Tackling the quarterback behind the line
  • 18. Team circle to discuss the next play
  • 19. Protected area for the quarterback
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