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NFL Football Word Puzzle

24 words

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
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