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Where do player's go for the touch down on a football field?
Scoring zone
End zone
Goal zone
Question 2/12
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How many points is a touch down worth?
Six points
Seven points
Ten points
Question 3/12
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One of the highest valued positions in the NFL, who takes snaps and throws passes?
Centers
Guards
Quarterbacks
Question 4/12
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Which type of pass is thrown behind the line of scrimmage to a receiver with blockers in front?
Screen
Lateral
Curl
Question 5/12
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When a team is on defense, how many players take the field?
9
5
11
Question 6/12
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What is it called when a defender tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage?
Steal
Safety
Sack
Question 7/12
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An offense is awarded how many plays to get a first down?
Three
Four
Five
Question 8/12
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Can you name the position typically responsible for covering outside receivers?
Defensive end
Linebacker
Cornerback
Question 9/12
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Do you know the length of a football field not including the end zones?
80 yards
50 yards
100 yards
Question 10/12
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A single quarter in an NFL game runs how long?
9 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
Question 11/12
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When the game is tied at the end of regulation, what happens next?
Overtime
Extended time
Double or nothing
Question 12/12
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A linebacker is sent after the quarterback on which type of play?
Press coverage
Spy
Blitz
Uh-oh, we've got a fumble on the play! Sure, you know a bit about American football, but not quite enough to get through a game. Study up this season and we know you'll be making every first down next time!!
C+, Football Fumble
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Okay, while the refs wouldn't call a penalty on this quiz, you still have a bit to learn about American football! You're not an expert, but you do know an average amount. We have confidence you can get through a game and even score a touchdown or two with your knowledge.
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Like a quarterback getting his team to the end zone, your quiz performance was a total touchdown! Not only do you know American football, you're a true fanatic about it. From the teams to the terms, few know football quite as well as you do. Go on and brag about it, you've earned it!
A+, A Total Touchdown
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Ready to take your football knowledge straight the end zone? Only true football fans can score at least a 10/12 on this All-American quiz! Will you go all the way or will you fail to get a first down? Let's find out!
1
Where do player's go for the touch down on a football field?
Scoring zone
End zone
Goal zone
2
How many points is a touch down worth?
Six points
Seven points
Ten points
3
One of the highest valued positions in the NFL, who takes snaps and throws passes?
Centers
Guards
Quarterbacks
4
Which type of pass is thrown behind the line of scrimmage to a receiver with blockers in front?
Screen
Lateral
Curl
5
When a team is on defense, how many players take the field?
9
5
11
6
What is it called when a defender tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage?
Steal
Safety
Sack
7
An offense is awarded how many plays to get a first down?
Three
Four
Five
8
Can you name the position typically responsible for covering outside receivers?
Defensive end
Linebacker
Cornerback
9
Do you know the length of a football field not including the end zones?
80 yards
50 yards
100 yards
10
A single quarter in an NFL game runs how long?
9 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
11
When the game is tied at the end of regulation, what happens next?
Overtime
Extended time
Double or nothing
12
A linebacker is sent after the quarterback on which type of play?
Press coverage
Spy
Blitz
