Glossary of American football terms

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40 minutes the other will have it 20 and so forth. A time of possession advantage is seen as a positive thing and is highly correlative with a win or loss as it usually means the opponent's defense becomes fatigued and easier to gain yardage on late in games. Teams that dominate time of possession usually have good defenses (that can keep the opposing team's offense from mounting many long drives) and solid offenses (usually with good running games as running plays keep the clock running more often than passing plays). Teams that have a big disadvantage in the time of possession usually give up several third down conversions or frequently go three-and-out on offense.

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on the line of scrimmage (a small amount of leeway is given to tackles when lined up for pass protection). Also, there must be one receiver (usually one tight end and one wide receiver) lined up on the line on either side of the offensive linemen (it does not matter how close they are to the tackles, as long as they are on the line), with a total of no fewer than seven players on the line, five of which must be numbered between 50–79. A numbering exception exists if the offense is in a scrimmage kick formation which allows a player whose number is 1–49 or 80–99 to take the place of a lineman numbered 50–79. A receiver who is on the line may not go in motion.

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points possible on any given possession; therefore, the number of possessions (n) necessary is equal to the point margin, divided by eight, rounded up to the nearest integer. For instance, a team down by 17 points would be in a three-possession game, needing to score at least two touchdowns with extra points and a field goal in at least three consecutive possessions without allowing the opposing team to score.

5273: 2267:, meaning a "lattice". The original field was marked in a grid of crisscrossed lines; the ball would be snapped in the grid in which it was downed on the previous play. In modern usage, a gridiron is a surface with parallel lines. American and related codes of football have lines spaced every five yards (as compared to 10–12 metres in rugby), giving the field a unique look among football codes. 3166:. The linebackers typically play one to six yards behind the defensive linesmen (DLs) and are the most versatile players on defense because they can defend both run and pass plays or be called to blitz. There are two types of LB: middle linebacker (MLB) and outside linebacker (OLB). In a 3–4 formation, an OLB may be designated as a "rush linebacker", rushing the passer on almost every play. 1563:. All players of the opposing team are eligible receivers, and once the ball is touched by a player of the opposing team (anywhere in American, or beyond the lines of scrimmage in Canadian, football), all players become eligible. For an offensive player be eligible in High School level or below at the time of the snap he must be eligible both by positioning and number(not numbered 50-79). 157:

common among teams with 3–4 base defenses than the 3–3–5, because all four starting linebackers remain on-field while the defensive linemen (the slowest players on the defense) come out. This maximizes versatility for the defense against three- and four-wide receiver, WR, offensive sets. a safety will often cover the fourth receiver, and a linebacker will cover the tight end or

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committed in the end zone the penalty is a safety. Intentional grounding is not called in the case of a spike after a hand to hand snap or, if under NFL or NCAA rules, the quarterback was outside the tackle box, (the area between each tackle) at the time of the pass, provided that the ball travels at least to the line of scrimmage. The tackle box is also known as the "pocket".

1921:, which refers to the situation where the halfback is lined up about seven yards deep, and the fullback is lined up about five yards deep, both directly behind the quarterback) or how the wide receivers line up (e.g. "trips left", in which three wide receivers line up to the left of the linemen). Frequently, the formation will allude to both, such as with a "strong 2936:, in which either the half back or the fullback is replaced by another tight end. In a goal line formation, Miami package, often one or more of the tight ends is actually a linebacker or an offensive lineman. In the NFL, such a player must report in as an eligible receiver because a lineman or linebacker would not generally wear an eligible number. 5195:, as opposed to a free safety. This is a central defensive back; originally, the term indicated the lining up on the strong side of the field and covering the tight end. However, the modern usage of the term now indicates a central defensive back with responsibility for run and pass support, slightly favoring run support. 5542:

A play worth six points, accomplished by gaining legal possession of the ball in the opponent's end zone or by the ball crossing the plane of the opponent's goal line with legal possession by a player. It also allows the team a chance for one extra point by kicking the ball or a two-point conversion;

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The amount of time one team has the ball in its possession relative to the other team. Since there are 60 minutes in a non-overtime game, and one team or another always has possession of the ball, the two teams divide up the time with which they have the ball out of the 60 minutes. If one team has it

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typically place the quarterback in the shotgun formation, and "spread" the defense horizontally using three-, four-, and even five-receiver sets. Many spread offenses utilize the read option running play to put pressure on both sides of the defense. Spread offenses also leverage vertical (down field)

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The NFL's former six-team European spring league, which folded after its 2007 season. It was originally intended to introduce NFL culture to Europe, but ended up being a secondary league for failed NFL players. Only a few have successfully transitioned from Europa to the NFL, most notably Kurt Warner

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The final of a set of four downs. Unless a first down is achieved or a penalty forces a replay of the down, the team will lose control of the ball after this play. If a team does not think they can get a first down, they often punt on fourth down or attempt a field goal if they are close enough to do

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A running play in which the running back takes a step in the apparent direction of the play, only to get the handoff in the other direction. Weak side linemen will sometimes pull and lead the back downfield (sometimes called a "counter trap"). The play is designed to get the defense to flow away from

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offense relies on getting receivers in motion and out into patterns that combine to stretch the field, thereby setting up defensive backs with route technique and allowing the quarterback to throw to a certain spot on time where the receiver can catch and turn upfield. During Coryell's tenure as head

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defense, a formation of the 4–3 defense (four linemen and three linebackers) featuring several dramatic shifts of personnel. The line is heavily shifted toward the offense's weak side; both outside linebackers tend to play on the strong side outside of the defensive linemen; and three defensive backs

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through the 1980s.) The basis of Walsh's offense is to use short routes for receivers, delivering the ball on time and accurately and using short passes to replace runs. It relies heavily on yardage from running after the catch, using many eligible receivers on plays to maximize quarterback options,

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Before NFL rosters are reduced to 55 players for the regular season, any injured non-vested veteran (defined as a player with less than four years of experience) has to be placed on waivers before being placed on injured reserve. If the waived/injured player is not claimed by another team, then they

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A player position on offense. A receiver who lines up on the line of scrimmage, several yards outside the interior offensive linemen. The term is now rarely used in American football, having been long since replaced by the wide receiver or wideout, with no distinction between whether the receiver is

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are also used. Although they are both called screen passes, the wide receiver screen and the running back screen are used for very different reasons. In the case of a running back screen, the play is designed to allow the pass rushers by the offensive linemen, leaving the defender out of position to

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Usually, a type of play in which the quarterback has the option of handing off, keeping, or laterally passing to one or more backs. Often described by a type of formation or play action, such as "triple option", "veer option", or "counter option". Teams running option plays often specialize in them.

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A modification used on pass plays (usually combined with a shotgun formation) which keeps the tight end and both backs in behind the line of scrimmage to pass protect rather than run a pass route. This is used in obvious blitzing situations to give the quarterback "maximum protection" in the pocket.

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A low-risk play in which the player in possession of the ball kneels down after receiving the snap, ending the play while keeping the clock running. This is done to end the game sooner without needing to run a riskier play. The player kneeling is said to "take a knee", and thus is "taking a knee" or

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Lines between which the ball begins each play. The lines are parallel to and a distance in from the side lines and marked as broken lines. If a play is blown dead while the ball is between the hash marks, the ball is spotted where it is blown dead for the following play. If the play ends outside the

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A strategy commonly used by offenses to convert on fourth down and less than five yards to go. An offense will take the full time on the play clock with the quarterback utilizing an irregular, accented (thus, the term "hard") cadence for the snap count in the hope that the defense will jump offside,

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From 1983 until the end of the 2002 season, in the NCAA (college football) the halo rule was a foul for interference with the opportunity to catch a kick. The so called "halo rule" stated that no player of the kicking team may be within two yards of a receiving team player positioned to catch a punt

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A free kickoff that takes point at the spot of a fair catch, if the catching team so chooses to execute it; unlike the standard kickoff, it can score three points if the ball goes through the goal. It is very rare (in fact, college football does not even allow it); a very narrow set of criteria have

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in order for play to stop; if they trip and fall without being touched by an opposing player they are free to get up and continue advancing the ball. Exceptions to this rule that result in play stopping include when the player carrying the ball is on the ground but not downed by contact (e.g., after

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A defense with six defensive linemen and two linebackers that became popular in the 1930s due to improved passing attacks. The 6–2 defense and the 5–3 defense were considered the standard defensive formations of their time, with the 6–2 defense being regarded as the defense that was stronger against

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where the quarterback and the tailback line up approximately side-by-side. After the quarterback receives the snap, the two players cross paths and go through the motions of a hand-off. Based upon reading the defensive reaction, the quarterback either completes the handoff or pulls the ball out and

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The side of the field (left or right) that has the most players, but depends on the formations of the teams. When a team uses one tight end, the strong side is the side of the field where the tight end lines up. If the offensive package uses no tight end, or more than one tight end, the strong side

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The ordered movement of eligible receivers prior to the snap. Motion can be used to cause mismatches. Another use for motion is to enhance the pre-snap read of the defensive coverage. In Canadian and indoor football, motion is also used to gain momentum prior to the snap. Generally, if the coverage

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A defensive concept where a defensive player, usually a defensive back or linebacker, is tasked with covering a certain offensive player, usually an eligible receiver. This concept differs from zone coverage, where defensive players defend an area on the field. In most cases, linebackers are tasked

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A type of illegal forward pass; thrown without an intended receiver and no chance of completion to any offensive player. This foul costs the offense a loss of down and 10 yards. If it occurs 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage, then the 10 yards are taken from the spot of the foul. If the foul is

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is lined up seven yards deep behind the quarterback, the fullback is five yards deep behind the guard or tackle on the strong side, and both wide receivers are lined up on the right side of the offensive line. There are rules limiting what is legal in a formation. All five offensive linemen must be

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An offensive philosophy designed to appear as if all 11 players are eligible receivers. The offense exploits a loophole in the American football rulebook to technically make the formation a scrimmage kick, and the offensive line is spread across the field, all wearing numbers of eligible receivers,

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is a scrimmage down which is neither timed nor numbered, awarded to a team who has just scored a 6-point touchdown, from close to their opponent's goal line (2-yard line in the NFL for regular scrimmage plays, 15-yard line in the NFL for place kicks, 3-yard line NCAA & NFHS in all situations).

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A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver. This happens when the quarterback is sacked, when either a rusher or a receiver is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, or when the ball is fumbled behind the line of scrimmage and was picked up by an offensive

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where the player being blocked is pushed onto the ground by a blocker, metaphorically "flattening" the opposing defender into a "pancake". This is usually performed by an offensive lineman, tight end, or fullback, and is considered an ideal block, designed to completely eliminate the defender from

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in high school football) extending above a horizontal crossbar the top edge of which is ten feet off the ground. The goal is the surface above the bar and between the lines of the inner edges of the posts, extending infinitely upward, centered above each end line in American, and each goal line in

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A form of intentional grounding where the passer spikes the ball at any time or circumstance other than what is prescribed by the procedures of stopping the clock (such as a spike from shotgun, faking the spike and then spiking, or spiking to redo a botched play). Unlike other types of intentional

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A penalty committed by either team before or after the play. If it is after, the result of the play stands and the penalty is assessed from the current position of the ball. Pre-snap penalties on the defense do not require the play to be blown dead unless a defensive player has a clear path to the

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A receiver or tight end route where a player runs straight upfield a specified number of yards, plants hard, turns and runs back towards the sideline at a 45 degree angle. Despite the name, a wide receiver does not come back towards the quarterback; instead they try to catch the ball and guarantee

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A route where a receiver runs straight upfield a certain distance and then plants hard and runs straight back towards the quarterback. Often simply called a "hook route" or a "dig route". In some cases, a dig route is considered a very long buttonhook, such as 15 yards or more downfield. Hence the

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A defense with five defensive linemen and three linebackers that appeared in the 1930s to combat improved passing attacks. The 5–3 defense and the 6–2 defense were considered the standard defensive formations of their time, with the 5–3 defense being regarded as the defense that was better against

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A type of nickel formation with two linemen (two defensive ends, DEs, or one DE and one defensive tackle, DT), four linebackers (two interior linebackers, ILBs, and two outer linebackers, OLBs), and five defensive backs (three cornerbacks, CBs, one free safety, FS, and one strong safety, SS). More

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The act of downing the ball behind one's own goal line on a kickoff or punt after the ball had been propelled over the goal by the opposing team. This can be accomplished by one of several ways: the receiving team player catching the ball in the end zone and dropping down to one knee; by the ball

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A play in which the quarterback throws the ball directly into the ground. Technically an incomplete pass, it stops the clock and sacrifices a down. Running a spike play presumes there will be at least one play by the same team immediately afterward, so it would not be done on fourth down or if it

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in a 4–3 formation. In the 3–4 formation, the mike is the interior linebacker that plays on the strong side of the formation. The mike has the responsibility to defend the interior gaps and the curl zone. The mike is the leader of the defense and has to be as bright as a quarterback because often

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A player on offense who is moving backwards or parallel to the line of scrimmage at the snap. In American football, only one offensive player can be in motion at a time, cannot be moving toward the line of scrimmage at the snap, and may not be a player who is on the line of scrimmage. In Canadian

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2. A period of time, late in the fourth quarter, where a team that is on offense but trailing cannot afford to surrender possession, since the defense will not realistically be able to stop the defense with enough time remaining to score enough points to tie or take the lead before the

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not typically aligned on the line of scrimmage (exception: defensive linemen are off the line in Canadian rules, but are not backs). Offensively: running back, tailback, quarterback, halfback, flankerback, fullback, and wingback. Defensively: linebacker, cornerback, rover, defensive halfback, and

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Refers to the quarterback lining up directly behind the center to take the snap. The person under center is considered ineligible in the NFL, but an eligible receiver in the NCAA and high school, though this distinction rarely manifests itself since the person under center usually is the passer.

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The try allows the offense (and in some codes, the defense) to score an additional one or two points. Also called "try-for-point", "conversion", "convert" (Canadian), "extra point(s)", "point(s) after (touchdown)" or PAT. Derived from the rugby term of the same name, although in rugby, the term "

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may be replaced or share time with one or more players later in the game. As an example, a quarterback may start the game but be replaced by a backup quarterback if the game becomes one-sided. A running-back may start the game but share time with another running back in specific situations or to

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A receiver route. In the slant route, a receiver runs straight upfield a few yards, plants their outside foot hard while in full stride, and turns 45 degrees towards the quarterback. A staple of the West Coast offense (WCO) and the player may go as few as two yards or as many as six yards before

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and since adopted by other minor professional leagues, in which the scoring team opts to attempt to gain a set amount of yardage (10 to 15 yards in most leagues) on one play from scrimmage; if successful, the team retains possession, but if unsuccessful, the opposing team regains possession. The

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When the defense commits a foul at the time of the snap (usually an offside foul), the offense can play out the rest of the play and either take the five-yard penalty and replay the down or the result of the play, whichever is more advantageous. Thus, the offense can afford to take greater risks

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An illegal block delivered below the opponent's waist by an offensive player who had left the area of close line play and then returned to it, or was not within it at the snap. The term is also used to describe a legal block (delivered from the front, or from the side with the offensive player's

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A way of expressing the number of times a team, that is late in the game and trails its opponent, must secure possession of the ball and score without allowing the opponent to do the same in order to tie or overtake the opponent. Eight points (a touchdown and a two-point conversion) are the most

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A player, in a scrimmage kick (punts and field goals) or kneel formations, who lines up behind the offensive line. An upback's primary duty is to block oncoming defensive players in a kick formation and to recover any fumbles in a kneel formation. They can receive direct snaps, and are eligible

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A penalty called for an illegal block in which the blocked player is hit from behind at or below the waist; the penalty is 15 yards. Originally, clipping was defined as any block to the back, but is now restricted to blocks at or below the waist. Other blocks from the back are now punished with

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A type of screen pass where the quarterback takes the snap and immediately throws to the inside-most receiver, who is moving towards the sideline with his body facing the quarterback, on either side of the ball. The receiver catches the ball, and then turns to run downfield using the additional

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A defensive maneuver in which one or more linebackers or defensive backs, who normally remain behind the line of scrimmage, instead charge into the opponent's backfield. However, in the 3–4 defense, one linebacker typically rushes the passer with the three down linemen. This is not considered a

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A once popular college defense with five defensive linemen and two linebackers. Also known as the "Oklahoma defense", it is structurally very similar to the 3–4. In the 50 defense, the team uses a nose tackle, two defensive tackles lined up over or slightly inside the offensive tackles, and two

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that a passer has thrown the football plus the distance any receivers have run after catching the ball. Passing yards do not include incomplete throws, nor is the actual distance the ball travels through the air measured, as it is measured in flat yards along one direction of the field, always

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An offensive play predicated upon misdirection in which the quarterback pretends to hand the ball to another player, and then carries the ball in the opposite direction of the supposed ball carrier with the intent of either passing or running (sometimes the quarterback has the option of doing

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For several fouls against the defensive team, a first down is awarded to the offensive team even if the result of the penalty does not advance the ball beyond the line to gain. In the NFL and NCAA, the fouls include pass interference and all personal fouls. Under NFHS (high school) rules only

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or outside linebacker) is assigned to keep the rusher from getting to the edge of the play and turning upfield. If executed properly, the rusher will have to turn upfield before the design of the play calls for it, giving the linebackers a better chance of stopping the play for little or no

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Certain players on the offense are not allowed to catch passes. For example, in most situations offensive interior linemen cannot be receivers and they may cause their team to be penalized if they catch the ball. An exception is if the ball has already been tipped by a different player. In

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A type of kickoff in which the ball is intentionally kicked low to the ground, typically bouncing on the ground a few times before being picked up. This is done in the hopes of preventing a long return, as the ball is often picked up by one of the upmen as opposed to the dedicated kickoff

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Usually refers to an offensive formation which does not have an equal number of linemen on each side of the ball. Done to gain a blocking advantage on one side of the formation; typically one tackle or guard lines up on the other side of the ball. For example a common alignment would be

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1. An informal practice matchup, either between two teams or between different units of the same team. Usually score is not kept; often, each team will get 10 plays from the same yard line. Sometimes played "seven on seven", with a full backfield and an abbreviated offensive

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for the other players to move ("Hut! Hut! Hut!"). The command replaced "hike!" in the second half of the 20th century, probably as a result of players returning from World War II military service adapting the drill language they were familiar with (as in "Atten-hut!", "Hut, two, three,

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A variation of the nickel formation with three linemen (two defensive ends, DEs, and one defensive tackle, DT), three linebackers (two outer linebackers, OLBs and one middle linebacker, MLB), and five defensive backs (three cornerbacks, CBs, one free safety, FS and one strong safety,

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A defensive strategy that utilizes deep zone coverage in order to prevent a big pass play from happening downfield, usually at the expense of giving up yards at shorter distances. Often used against "hail Mary" plays, or at the end of the game when the defending team is protecting a

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A play in which the ball reverses direction twice behind the line of scrimmage; this is usually accomplished by means of two or three hand-offs, each hand-off going in an opposite direction as the previous one. Such a play is extremely infrequent in football. Some people confuse the

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An offensive philosophy in football designed to force the defense to show its hand prior to the snap of the ball by splitting up receivers and sending them in motion. Receivers run patterns based on the play of the defenders, rather than a predetermined plan. Also known as "run and

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Defensive holding, called against defensive players who hold offensive players, but who are not actively making an attempt to catch the ball (if the defensive player were to impede an offensive player in the act of catching the ball, that would be the more severe foul of pass

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A defensive package combining a blitz with zone-pass coverage. Allows the defense to choose the blitzer after the offense shows formation and pass-coverage requirements, and features unpredictable blitzes from different linebackers and defensive backs. Invented by coach

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A game strategy that involves repeatedly executing simple plays that allow the game clock to continue running in an effort to bring the game to a quicker end. This strategy is almost always employed by the leading team at the end of the game, and may involve one or more

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On offense, only one person is allowed to be in pre-snap motion after the formation is set. A second person may go in motion after the first has come to a set position for one second. If these conditions are not met when sending players into motion, an illegal shift has

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A formation that includes a fullback and tailback lined up directly behind the quarterback while the quarterback is under center. By definition, the fullback lines up in front of the tailback. Several variations on this backfield formation exist, including the "offset

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A defensive player whose most common role is attacking the quarterback from the edge of the offensive line. On teams that use a four-man defensive line, the defensive ends fill this role. Teams that use a three-man line will typically use an outside linebacker in this

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moving inside for the pass. Variations include the quick slant in which the player plants and turns at the snap instead of running ahead first and the slow or zone route, in which the receiver runs 10 to 15 yards downfield to get behind the linebackers before turning.

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The area of an American football field behind the line of scrimmage. The backfield or offensive backfield can also refer to members of the offense who begin plays behind the line, typically including any backs on the field, such as the quarterback, running back and

3895:. Expressed as a two-digit numeric code, with the first digit indicating the number of running backs and the second indicating the number of tight ends. Since normal formations have five linemen and a quarterback, the number of wide receivers is implied to be (5 − 947:

Similar to a cut block in which one offensive player blocks a defensive player below the knees and another blocks them above the waist. It is illegal to block low if a teammate is already engaged with the defensive player blocking high, to prevent knee and ankle

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One of six vertical planes parallel to the goal line when the ball is to be put in play by scrimmage. For each team in American football, the line of scrimmage is through the point of the ball closest to their end line. The two lines of scrimmage are called the

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A long pass play, thrown towards a group of receivers near or in the end zone in hope of a touchdown. Used by a team as a last resort as time is running out in either of two halves (usually by a team trailing in the second half). The term was first used during

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The predominant youth-level (13 years old and younger) football league in the United States. The name "Pop Warner" (or its generic equivalent, "pee wee") can occasionally be used to refer to any youth league, whether or not it is affiliated with the national

2051:. Free safeties typically play deep, or "center field", and often have the pass defense responsibility of assisting other defensive backs in deep coverage (compared to strong safeties, who usually have an assigned receiver and run support responsibilities). 2836:

play. So named because the quarterback acts as an intermediary in relaying the ball to the ball carrier. Also used to refer to formations that use such a snap, as most modern formations do. Indirect snap formations increased in popularity after World War

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On offense, a player may be in motion but cannot be going forward at the time of the snap (except in arena and Canadian football where one player is allowed to do so), and a lineman must be set for one second before the snap. Otherwise, it is an illegal

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When a punt is fielded by the receiving team and advanced for better field position. The punt returner generally attempts to move the ball as far up the field as possible. Alternatively, they can signal for a fair catch or allow the ball to go into the

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An infraction of the rule that requires both teams to be on their own side of their restraining line as or before the ball is put in play. Offside is normally called on the defensive team during a scrimmage down and on the kicking team during free kick

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The area between the 20-yard line and the goal of the defensive team. The area is not literally colored red and the term is used mainly for statistical purposes; a team that has a high "red zone percentage" (number of touchdowns scored from within the

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When a quarterback sees a blitz coming and quickly passes to a receiver running a short route. This involves the quarterback adjusting their target and the "hot receiver" adjusting their route (for instance, breaking off a deeper route in favor of a

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During practices, the portion of the team that attempts to emulate the play style of the upcoming opponent based on scouting reports, so the rest of the team can anticipate the opponent's play calls and defense. Often includes players on the team's

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An area on the defensive side of the ball, directly opposite the offensive linemen and about five yards deep; having eight players in the box means bringing in a defensive back, normally the strong safety, to help stop the offensive team's running

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A blocking technique in which offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, block legally below the waist (i.e., from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring the defenders to the ground, making them unable to pursue a running

4902:. It is a more traditional style of offense that often results in a higher time of possession by running the ball heavily. Even though the offense is run-oriented, passing opportunities can develop as defenses play close to the line of scrimmage. 1952:

The location to which a ball carrier's forward momentum carries him before they are tackled. At the end of a play, the football is spotted at the point where the ball carrier's forward progress is stopped, even if they are pushed backward by the

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A tackle in a three-man defensive line who lines up opposite the center. Contrary to a regular defensive tackle, a nose tackle is often much larger and considered the "anchor" of the line, effective at disrupting blocking schemes and stopping

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penalty is imposed). It is thought that kickers tend to miss after being iced due to nervousness, so icing the kicker usually happens at the end of the game before a potential walk-off field goal. There is evidence that this tactic does not

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in which a receiver (usually a wide receiver) runs a hook pattern (i.e., moving toward the line of scrimmage to make a catch), and then laterals the ball to a second player (generally another receiver or a running back) going in a different

6137:– the amount of yardage gained after initial catch. A quarterback's length of pass is the distance from where the line of scrimmage is, to where the receiver caught the ball. YAC is the distance the ball carrier ran after the initial catch. 1558:

A player who may legally touch a forward pass. On the offense, these are: the ends, backs, and (except in the NFL) one player in position to take a hand-to-hand snap; provided the player's jersey displays a number in the ranges allowed for

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includes rushing and receiving yards gained on offense; yards gained on returns of interceptions and fumbles; and yards gained on kickoff, punt, and missed field goal returns. Called "combined net yards gained" in the official NFL record

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An offensive philosophy that dictates that either a quarterback or a running back can receive a direct snap from the snapper; it is often compared to the single wing. Originally invented by Billy Ford and Ryan Wilson and named after the

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A hybrid safety that has dual responsibilities as a defensive back and a linebacker. This is more commonly seen in college football than in NFL, CFL, or AFL football. An example of this in use is in West Virginia's and Air Force's 3–3–5

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A college player who is forgoing a season to retain a year of eligibility. Student athletes have five years to play four after they enroll. A sixth year is occasionally granted to a player to play his or her four years under extenuating

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The first of a set of four downs. Usually, a team which has a first down needs to advance the ball ten yards to receive another first down, but penalties or field position (i.e. less than ten yards from the opposing end zone) can affect

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A running play in which several blockers lead a running back on a designed play to the outside. Depending on the number of blockers and the design of the play this is sometimes referred to as a "power sweep" or "student-body-right" (or

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When a team calls time out just before the kicker has the ball snapped. A team is limited to calling one time-out on any given play (thus a team cannot repeatedly call all of its time-outs to prevent the game from continuing, or else a

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would run the clock out (the clock is probably running while the teams are lining up for the play). Spiking is only legal if it is done immediately by a player lined under center upon receiving the snap while the game clock is running.

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where the quarterback deliberately places the ball on the ground, technically fumbling so that another player (usually a lineman) can pick up the ball and advance it. This type of play is now banned by most football sanctioning

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A player who holds the ball upright for a place kick. Often backup quarterbacks are used for their superior ball-handling ability and in the event of a bad snap requiring a pass play, or punters for their ability to catch long

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A formation in which three wide receivers are lined up on the same side of the field, with one on the LOS and usually the others flanking the WR one yard off the LOS, as in slot or wing, though only one yard off the WR, each

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must signal for a fair catch by waving an arm overhead while the ball is in the air. After that signal, once the ball is possessed, it is dead immediately and opponents will receive a 15-yard penalty for any contact with the

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When the player carrying the ball touches the ground with any part of his body other than the feet, hands, or arms as a direct result of contact with a player of the opposing team. In professional football a player must be

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include: a run block, where the blocker pushes a defensive player back and away from the ball carrier; a pass block, where a blocker protects the thrower by moving laterally and backwards to slow or halt an incoming

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freshman who has practiced with the team for one year but who has seen little or no play. (Under current NCAA Division I rules, a player does not lose redshirt status until appearing in more than four games in that

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A basic blocking pattern in which a defensive lineman is allowed past the line of scrimmage, only to be blocked at an angle by a "pulling" lineman. Designed to gain a preferred blocking angle and larger hole in the

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is the side of the field with the most offensive players on or just behind the line of scrimmage, assuming a balanced line. If the offense uses an unbalanced line, the strong side is the side with the most linemen.

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A game in which the participants (called "owners") each draft on their own or with the aid of software a team of real-life NFL players and then score points based on those players' statistical performance on the

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or where they may be thrown from. Sometimes referred to as a "lateral", which specifically refers to a pass thrown with no motion toward either end zone. If the pass is not completed, it is automatically ruled a

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An offensive strategy designed to gain yardage while running as little time off the clock as possible. Often involves making plays without a huddle. This technique can also be used to keep the defensive team

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A defense in which players are in pass-coverage zones of the field, instead of covering individual players. Pure zone packages are seldom used; most defenses employ some combination of zone and man coverage.

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The area on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage between the two offensive tackles, where the pass blockers attempt to prevent the defensive players from reaching the quarterback during passing plays.

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1. The group of players on the field for a given play. For example, a nickel package substitutes a cornerback for either a linebacker or a defensive lineman (the latter is referred to as a "3–3–5

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2. A blocking technique – "drive block" – in which an offensive player through an advantaged angle or with assistance drive a defensive player out of position creating a hole for the ball carrier.

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During a kickoff, every player on the return team is called an "upman" with the exception of the one or two designated kickoff returners, who stand furthest away from the starting point of the kicking team.

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onside conversion, in leagues where it is available, can only be attempted under select circumstances—usually the attempting team must be trailing their opponent, and the game must be in the fourth quarter.

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who lines up near the line of scrimmage across from a wide receiver. Their primary job is to disrupt passing routes and to defend against short and medium passes, and to contain the rusher on rushing plays.

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An offensive play in which the quarterback, immediately on receiving the snap dives forward with the ball. The play is used when a team needs a very short gain to reach either the goal line or the line to

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A passing route in which the receiver sprints eight to ten yards, fakes a look back at the quarterback, then sprints deep at an angle toward the middle of the field; the opposite pattern is the flag route.

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Cover two – zone coverage with the safeties playing deep and covering half the field each. Can be "cover two man", where every receiver is covered by a defensive player, or "cover two zone" (also known as

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A form of football in which all players must be below the weight of the average college student; the game is played at a select few colleges. Weight limits are also present in most youth football leagues.

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A player position on the defensive team, the monster is a strong safety in a four-deep secondary with the ability to cover deep zones, defend against runs and, on occasion, play on the line of scrimmage.

652:; a cut block; a zone block, which is any block executed in a zone blocking scheme; a trap block; a pull block; a screen block; and a double-team block, where two blockers simultaneously block one player. 4729:

make a play. The play is usually employed to defuse the pass rush in the case of a running back screen. The wide receiver screen is a much faster developing play, designed to catch the defense off guard.

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carries the ball toward one side of the field but hands or tosses the ball to a teammate (almost exclusively a wide receiver) who is running in the opposite direction. This is slightly different from an

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A weighted yellow cloth thrown by a field official to indicate that a foul has been committed. Also the weighted red flag that an NFL head coach throws onto the field to alert officials that they want a

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defense. The 3–4 also was spun off from the Miami Dolphins' "52 defense" named for the jersey number worn by linebacker Bob Matheson, who was often used by the Dolphins as a fourth linebacker in passing

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When one tight end is used, the side of the field opposite the tight end. In other offensive packages, the side of the field with the fewest offensive players on or just behind the line of scrimmage.

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in American (third in Canadian) football. A first down occurs after a change of possession of the ball, after advancing the ball 10 yards following a previous first down and after certain penalties.

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A quarterback, typically a veteran journeyman, who is signed to a short contract to play immediately while the franchise looks to acquire and develop a player to hold the position for the long term.

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are placed on the injured reserve of the team that waived them. Once rosters are reduced to 55 players, non-vested veterans can be placed on injured reserve without having to be placed on waivers.

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On a called passing play, when the quarterback runs from the pocket in an attempt to avoid being sacked, giving the receivers more time to get open or attempting to gain positive yards by running.

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on offense. A wide receiver who lines up in the backfield outside of another receiver. The term is used infrequently in American football, having been long since replaced by the "Z" wide receiver.

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2. On a free kick, the line the ball is to be kicked from (for the kicking team), or a line 10 yards (five yards in the NFL, beginning 2011) in advance of that (for the receiving team)

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A defense in which all players in pass coverage, typically linebackers and defensive backs, cover a specific player. Pure man coverage is very rare; defenses typically mix man and zone coverages.

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A move in which a player transfers the ball to another player, and the receiving player takes possession of the ball before it leaves the hands of the giver (thus the ball is never in flight). A

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receiver, lines up on the line of scrimmage, next to the offensive tackle. Tight ends are used as blockers during running plays, and either run a route or stay in to block during passing plays.

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A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it reaches the ground. Used to give up the ball to the opposition after offensive downs have been used, as far down the field as possible.

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A horse-collar is a type of tackle made by grabbing the back-inside of an opponent's shoulder pads or jersey. This type of tackle was banned in the NFL in 2005 and in college football in 2008.

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A score of three points made by place- or drop-kicking the ball through the opponent's goal other than via a kickoff or free kick following a safety; formerly, "goal from the field". A missed

5528:, the team that downed it gets the ball at their own 20-yard line in most situations. Touchbacks on kickoffs are placed on the 20 under high school rules, but the 25 under NCAA and NFL rules. 1902:

A formation involving three running backs where a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at both ends of the offensive line.

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play in which the ball is first handed to the quarterback, who then passes or hands it on to the eventual ball carrier. Also used to refer to formations that use a direct snap, such as the

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the run. As the T formation became more popular, the popularity of the 6–2 defense declined. By 1950, NFL defenses had switched to the 5–2 defense or the 5–3 defense as their base defense.

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A numeric value used to measure of the performance of quarterbacks. It was formulated in 1973 and it uses the player's completion percentage, passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions.

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giving the offense the five yards needed to convert the first down. However, if the defense does not go offside, the offense will take a five-yard penalty for delay of game or a timeout.

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A sequence of downs, beginning with a first down and including all subsequent downs until a new first down, score, or change of possession. A typical drive consists of multiple series.

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Also known as "four-down territory;" a spot on the field outside of a kicker's field goal range but close enough to the opposing end zone that a punt will likely result in a touchback.

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The most players a National Football League team can carry on its active roster at the start of the regular season. To reach the deadline, teams can cut players, add players to their

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A defensive formation with seven defensive linemen, two linebackers and two defensive backs. It is akin to an offensive two tight end set, or a goal line defense. It was invented by

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A strategy that is based on low-risk plays in an effort to avoid losing possession of the ball; examples of when a ball-control strategy would be used include when a team is in the

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A play in which a defensive player recovers a fumble by picking up the ball off the ground ("scooping" the ball) and then runs to the opposing end zone for a touchdown ("scoring").

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are counted in individual (and team) rushing statistics. In the NFL, sack yardage is counted as part of team passing yardage, but is not counted in individual passing statistics.

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An action performed by a player, using their arm to transfer the ball to another player by throwing the ball through the air between them. Every pass is classified as either a

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A pass that touches a person, object, or the ground closer to the opponent's end line than where it was released from, or is accidentally lost during a forward throwing motion.

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The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, the second level of U.S. college football. Distinguished from FBS by reduced scholarship limits and the existence of an

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A formation with two tight ends and two wingbacks in which the snap is tossed by the center between their legs to the quarterback or halfback moderately deep in the backfield.

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A play in which the ball is handed off to the running back, who attacks the middle of the offensive formation (between the OG). This play is part of the triple option strategy

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A pass thrown to a receiver who is farther behind the line of scrimmage than the passer. Also called an "onside pass" in Canadian football. There is no limit to the number of

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minutes in most adaptations of American football but may take longer in elapsed time, since the clock does not run continuously. A tie at the end of four quarters results in

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An area on the field between the line of scrimmage and 10 yards into the defensive backfield, and within 15 yards of the sideline. Running backs often run pass routes to the

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On offense, there must be exactly seven players lined up on the line of scrimmage for at least one count before the ball is snapped. If not, then it is an illegal formation.

2658:). If a quarterback at the line of scrimmage reads the defense and identifies a blitz coming, they may call an audible to designate a receiver as a hot read or hot receiver. 1365:

A field goal attempt that hits the goalposts (upright or crossbar) and does not go into the goal. (A ball that does pass through the goal after hitting the posts is said to

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defensive ends lined up over or outside the tight end. It maximizes size along the line of scrimmage and is mostly used in high school against teams that run the ball a lot.

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season (week 18) in which unsuccessful coaches and administration are typically fired or resign their position. The term is also attributed to the day following the annual

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is man, the receiver's defender will follow them across the formation and if it is zone coverage the defenders will exchange responsibilities by shifting or bumping over.

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The area between a split end and the rest of the offensive line. A pass receiver lined up in the slot at the snap of the ball may be called a slotback or slot receiver.

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A diverse set of formations, now out of fashion but highly popular between 1906 and World War II, that typically used an unbalanced line, direct snap, and one wingback.

1255:", often the heaviest player on the defense. A defensive tackle who lines up between an offensive guard and offensive tackle is known as a "three-gap technique tackle". 1082:

Cover four – as above, with the corners and safeties dropping into deep coverage, with each taking one-fourth of the width of the field. Also referred to as "quarters".

210:, 5–2 or 50 defense, which had five linemen and two linebackers. The 3–4 outside linebackers resemble "stand-up ends" in the older defense. It is sometimes pronounced 4258:

A dilemma where a team has not settled on one conventional starting quarterback, whether by seeing two quarterbacks split time between games or between overall snaps.

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A punt or kickoff that is deliberately kicked with less than full force. It is often used in an attempt to limit the ability of the receiving team to return the ball.

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A foul in which a player grabs the face mask or helmet opening of another player's helmet, usually in the process of making a tackle. It results in a 15-yard penalty.

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A formation with one wingback and an adjoining tight end in which the center hands the ball to the quarterback, who holds their hands between the legs of the center.

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A play worth two points accomplished by gaining legal possession of the ball in the opponent's end zone, either via a run or pass, after a touchdown has been made;

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A hybrid version of the shotgun in which the quarterback lines up about three yards behind the center and the running back lines up directly behind the quarterback.

256:(the two cornerbacks and the strong safety) crowd the line of scrimmage. The remaining safety, which is the free safety, stays in the backfield. It was invented by 3378:

Although good for holding off a blitz, it leaves the quarterback with only two receivers to throw to (and therefore only two players for the secondary to defend).

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where the entire offensive line is to one side of the center at the snap, so that the center is an extra lineman on the end, and therefore an eligible receiver.

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The act of one player obstructing another player with their body, either to push the opponent back or to prevent them moving beyond the blocker. Some types of

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down lineman's stance with four points on the ground, in other words, two feet and two hands; often a technique used in short yardage or goal line situations.

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A hospital pass is a pass thrown by a quarterback to a receiver in a manner that exposes the receiver to a violent, potentially injurious hit from defenders.

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A tactic used by defensive linemen in which they switch roles in an attempt to get past the blockers. Both defenders will start with power rushes, with the

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game ends. During such a time, an offensive team will attempt fourth-down conversions in situations when it would otherwise be too risky to do so seriously.

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Term often used to refer to a player, usually one drafted early on the first day of the NFL draft, who failed to meet the expectations of the drafting team.

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but adapted to the shotgun formation. In this offense the running game is heavily de-emphasized while quick, medium, and screen passes are highly developed.

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A formation wherein the tailback is lined up deep directly behind the quarterback, and the fullback is lined up offset to the strong side of the formation.

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A play most commonly used in very short yardage or goal line situations. The quarterback quickly takes the snap and runs right behind or beside the center.

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can be returned as a punt, if recovered in-bounds by the defending team. In some leagues, four-point field goals can be scored under special circumstances.

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The continuous lateral rotation of the football following its release from the hand of a passer or punter. It is often described in terms of tightness; a

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A free time out given to both teams when there are two minutes left on the game clock in each half. Certain leagues use different times for this warning.

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When two or more offensive players move at the same time before the snap. All players who move in a shift must come to a complete stop prior to the snap.

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Any ball that is in play, whether it is in a player's possession or not. The ball is live during plays from scrimmage and free kicks, including kickoffs.

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player attempts to advance the ball. A ball carrier can be any player that attempts to advance the ball during an offensive play, regardless of position.

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A formation wherein the tailback is lined up deep directly behind the quarterback, and the fullback is lined up offset to the weak side of the formation

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As a verb, to direct a pass to a given receiver. As a noun, a statistic measuring the number of times a given receiver has had a pass intended for them.

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A short forward pass to a receiver who has blockers in front. The receiver in this play is usually a running back, although wide receiver and tight end

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quarterback. On the offense, some penalties stop the play before it begins and some do not. A dead ball foul that does not stop play cannot be declined.

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as directed by the officials, and in games broadcast on television the line to gain may also be indicated by a yellow line superimposed onto the field.

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A foul (resulting in a five-yard penalty) in which an offensive player moves before the ball is snapped, potentially drawing defensive players offside.

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Zone – certain players (usually defensive backs and linebackers, though occasionally linemen) are assigned an area on the field that they are to cover.

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Yards gained advancing the ball during play after a change of possession such as a punt or a kickoff or a turnover such as a fumble or an interception

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Cover three – zone coverage as above, but with extra help from the strong safety or a cornerback, so that each player covers one-third of a deep zone.

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The use of the rules of the game to manipulate the starting and stopping of the game clock to the team's advantage, usually near the end of the game.

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In Canadian football, at the time a ball is kicked by a teammate, being ahead of the ball, or being the person who held the ball for the place kick

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Cover zero – strict man-to-man coverage with no help from safeties (usually a blitz play with at least five players crossing the line of scrimmage)

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The corner of the field of play between the end zone and the 10 yard line. A punter, if they are close enough, will often attempt to kick the ball

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Also "passing interference" or "PI"; when a player illegally hinders an eligible receiver's, or a defender's opportunity to catch a forward pass.

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Offensive formation using two backs, lined up side-by-side two or three yards behind the quarterback, with one on either side of the quarterback

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1. A continuous set of offensive plays gaining substantial yardage and several first downs, usually leading to a scoring opportunity.

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A player stationed in front of his line of scrimmage and who has either one (three-point stance) or two (four-point stance) hands on the ground.

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article confused Coryell's title with the offense being used by Walsh, thus possibly coining the term. (Coryell's offense was known instead as

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A defense with only two, as opposed to the usual three, levels of defensive organization. Generally a much more aggressive defense than normal.

1603:. The receiver motions into the backfield as the ball is snapped to take the handoff and runs around the opposite end from where they lined up. 1426:

A unit of the game that starts with a legal snap or legal free kick after the ball is ready for play and ends when the ball next becomes dead.

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with being in man coverage with Tight Ends and Running Backs, whereas defensive backs usually cover wide receivers and sometimes Tight Ends.

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is the first string; backups and situational players constitute the second string. Third stringers are typically players who primarily play

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T formation in which the gaps between offensive guards and tackles are nearly twice as large as the gaps between the center and the guards

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football, more than one back can be in motion, and may move in any direction as long as they are behind the line of scrimmage at the snap.

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The player currently in possession of the football. If the ball is "loose", meaning neither team has possession, there is no ball carrier.

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A play which deteriorates to the point that it no longer conforms with the coach's playbook and leads to confusion or chaos on the field.

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When a team uses all four of their downs without either scoring or making a first down, they must relinquish the ball to the other team.

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A classic offensive formation with the quarterback directly behind the center and three running backs behind the quarterback, forming a

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A tactic in which the quarterback fakes either a handoff or a throw in order to draw the defense away from the intended offensive method

2732:" (in which the fullback lines up out of line to the left or right of the quarterback and halfback; also known as the "strong" or "weak 6773: 4635: 4451:, in which the ball is handed off directly to a wide receiver (usually the man in motion), so the direction of the play never reverses. 3447:

Occurs when there is an "uncontrolled touch" of the football after it is punted. May be recovered but not advanced by the kicking team.

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A pass route in which the receiver, often a running back, travels parallel along the line of scrimmage and then takes off up the field

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A player position on offense. Although the term usually refers to a halfback or tailback, fullbacks are also considered running backs.

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A kick made to put the ball in play as a kickoff or following a safety (the score; "safety touch" in Canadian football) or fair catch.

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defender getting more of a push. The other lineman will then go around, ideally using the player as a pick to get free from blockers.

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divided by number of drives in which the team enters the red zone) is capable of finishing drives with touchdowns on a regular basis.

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formation. In modern formations this position may be varied, and this player has more blocking responsibilities in comparison to the

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in the early/mid-1970s. It is now widely used in the NFL, but it was originally made popular by Walsh when he was head coach of the

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touching any part of the end zone; the ball carrying out of the end zone in any way without being possessed by either team. After a

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A player who is the first to play their position within a given game or season. Depending on the position and the game situation, a

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is one where the endpoints of the ball continuously stay on the trajectory of the pass without wobbling throughout the pass or punt.

829:, "the specific color-number-color-number pattern required to start every football play and give instruction to the offensive line." 8487: 8373: 7230: 7080: 917:

When a quarterback has to complete a short pass, commonly to a running back or tight end, as a last resort in his read progression.

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passing routes to spread the defense vertically, thereby opening up multiple vertical seams for both the running and passing game.

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tripping and falling) and is touched by a member of the opposing team while still on the ground; or when the player with the ball

8304: 8155: 8047: 5650:" refers to the actual event corresponding to the American touchdown, not the event that comes afterward as in the American game. 3903:). This means, for example, that "11 personnel" or an "11 package" has one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers. 2248:

2. A generalized term for American, Canadian, arena, and other related forms of football, especially in contrast with

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When an offensive team fails to gain a first down on the first three plays of a drive, and thus is forced to punt on fourth down

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Refers to the defensive "backfield", specifically the safeties and cornerbacks. Primarily responsible for pass coverage defense.

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When a team's defense stops another team's offense from scoring a touchdown when the opposition's offense is near the goal line

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A play in which the quarterback drops back as if to pass, then hands off to a running back or runs with the ball themself. See

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An offensive philosophy that uses short, high-percentage passes as the core of a ball-control offense. It was invented by the

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is one of the types of kick which can score a field goal. Drop kicks are extremely rare due to the pointed nature of the ball.

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Cover one – man-to-man coverage with at least one safety not assigned a player to cover who can help out on deep pass routes.

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A play in which the ball is handed to the quarterback rather than thrown directly to the ball carrier by the center as in a

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The units that handle kickoffs, punts, free kicks and field goal attempts. Often made up of second- and third-team players.

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The act of using a fourth down play to make a first down (also known as "going for it "). These are comparatively uncommon.

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A defensive formation with four linemen and three linebackers. Several variations are employed. It was first used by coach

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A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked once it hits the ground and before it hits it again; a half-volley kick. A

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A formation involving three running backs lined up behind the quarterback in the shape of a Y, similar to the shape of a

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who lines up on the outside of the defensive line and which principal function is to deliver pressure to the quarterback.

6164:, depending on the play. For example, "buffalo right 534 boot Y corner" tells the Y-receiver to run a corner route. 6152:

1. A designation used in play calling for the offense's third receiver in a play. This is usually either the

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for a touchback. A receiver can also immediately punt the ball back, though this option is not used in modern football.

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A play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage to make a change from the play that was called in the huddle.

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An imaginary line spanning the width of the field across which the offense must advance the ball in order to attain a

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coach in San Diego, the Chargers led the NFL in passing yards seven times; first from 1978 to 1983, and again in 1985.

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The area between the end line (or deadline in Canadian amateur football) and the goal line, bounded by the sidelines.

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An attempt to prevent a receiver from catching a pass. There are two general schemes for defending against the pass:

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A heavy piece of practice equipment, usually a padded angular frame on metal skids, used for developing strength and

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Offensive holding, illegally blocking a player from the opposing team by grabbing and holding their uniform or body

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A play in which the ball is passed directly to a player other than the quarterback by the center. Contrast with an

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foul, such as a defensive player holding an offensive player on the ground to prevent them from lining up during a

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An offensive strategy that relies on a strong running game, where most of the offensive plays are handoffs to the

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A forward pass of the ball which no eligible offensive player caught. Interceptions are counted as incompletions.

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with use of the passing game only to advance the running game, and a great emphasis on defense. Popular term for

664:; the collective play of those players performing blocks; the performance of a blocker or blockers during a game. 359:

A defensive formation with seven defensive linemen, one linebacker and three defensive backs. It was invented by

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in 2015), that is nearly identical to the two-point conversion. A play that advances the ball into the end zone

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and their goal is to recover the ball immediately after, but only if, the ball crosses out of the neutral zone.

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The loss of the ball by one team to the other team. This is usually the result of a fumble or an interception.

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2. The plan of action the offensive team has for each snap, for example a running play or pass play

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receiver must dig their cleats in hard to stop and come back at the quarterback after running so far and fast.

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Interior linebacker (ILB) of the 3–4 formation, that plays in the weak side of the formation. Also known as "

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When the quarterback fakes a pass and keeps the ball in their hand in an attempt to fool the defensive team.

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A description of the specific offensive skill position players on the field for a given play; also called a

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A tactic wherein the offense quickly forms near the line of scrimmage without huddling before the next play.

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A single point scored in a conversion attempt by making what would be a field goal during general play. See

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A type of option offense using two backs in the backfield, one behind each guard or tackle (referred to as

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The act of progressing the ball down the field after a change of possession, such as a kick or interception

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A weighted red marker thrown onto the field by a coach to tell the officials that they want a certain play

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The area between both the goal lines and the sidelines, and in some contexts the space vertically above it.

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the line of scrimmage. For example, "split right jet 529 X post" tells the X-receiver to run a post route.

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or kickoff (before that person has touched the ball). The rule was abolished beginning in the 2003 season.

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A formation with two tight ends and two wingbacks in which the center hands the ball to the quarterback.

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blitz. If an additional linebacker is sent, bringing the total number of rushers to five, it is a blitz.

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Someone who played on all three sides of the ball (offense, defense and special teams) throughout games.

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in 1903. By the mid-1930s, it was considered almost obsolete due to its vulnerability against the pass.

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who is split wide (usually about 10 yards) from the formation and plays on the line of scrimmage as a

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since any catastrophic result will be wiped out by the defensive foul that has already been committed.

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A ball that a player accidentally lost possession of; in Canadian football the term includes muffs.

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A free kick which starts each half, or restarts the game following a touchdown or field goal. The

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helmet in front of the blocked player) by a wide receiver on a player who lined up inside of them.

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A receiver whose job it is to get open for a short pass in case all other receivers are covered.

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1. An attempt to tackle or hurry a player before they can throw a pass or make a kick

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are 4–3 (four down linemen, three linebackers) and the 3–4 (three linemen and four linebackers).

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in the backfield with the quarterback. Other eligible receivers are near the line of scrimmage.

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A five-yard foul which occurs when the offensive team does not put the ball in play before the

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the action for a few steps as they follow the linemen, allowing more room for the running back.

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the line of scrimmage. For example, "panther gun 85 slant Z go" tells the Z-receiver to run a

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A down lineman's stance with three points on the ground, in other words, two feet and one hand

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In American football, an unhindered catch of an opponent's kick. The player wanting to make a

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the player in front of them, steps back from the line (pulls away from the line) and runs to

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A tackle of a ball carrier on a running play, behind the line of scrimmage. Compare to sack.

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the ball before the time expires, or receive a five yard delay of game foul. Currently, the

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Player who specializes in placekicking (i.e. field goals and kick offs). In rare cases, the

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An offensive package which includes two tight ends, a full back and a half back. Similar to

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The post used by the chain gang to mark the line of scrimmage and designate the current down

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roughing the snapper, holder, kicker, and passer are penalized with an automatic first down.

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by the offensive line, tight ends and various backs to protect the quarterback from being

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may be a place kick in American or Canadian football, or a drop kick in American football.

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on the inside of the defensive line and which principal function is to contain the run. A

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The quotient of a player's total rushing yards divided by the number of rushing attempts.

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One of four periods of play in a standard American football game. A quarter lasts for 15

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on the defensive team; commonly defends against wide receivers. Generally there are four

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A defensive assignment. On outside runs such as a sweep, one defensive player (usually a

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The sum of all yards gained by a player who is in possession of the ball during a play.

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farthest ("deepest") back, except in kicking formations. Also often referred to as the

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A ball carrier warding off a would-be tackler by pushing them away with a straight arm.

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A defensive formation with seven defensive backs, three down linemen and one linebacker

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An extra, or fifth, defensive back. Named after the five-cent coin. Popularized by the

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A player on the receiving team who specializes in fielding kicks and running them back.

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is often one of the fastest players on the team, usually a cornerback or wide receiver.

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A marking on the field that indicates the distance (in yards) to the nearest goal line

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The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, the top level of U.S. college football.

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are the most common terms used to inform teammates that an interception has occurred.

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and ending at the point that the receiver is ruled down. If the receiver reaches the

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An on-field meeting of team members to communicate instructions for the upcoming play

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Kicking the ball from where it has been placed stationary on the ground or on a tee.

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The region between the lines of scrimmage or between the free kick restraining lines

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A formation in which the quarterback receives the snap 5–8 yards behind the center.

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Man-to-man – each eligible receiver is covered by a defensive back or a linebacker.

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is also awarded if a player forces a fumble of the ball, or the ball carrier goes

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close to the receiving team's goal line and pin them back near their own end zone.

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where players' contracts may be terminated once new players are added to a roster.

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Also "pass yards", "passing yardage", and "yards passing"; the distance in total

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A timer used to limit the length of time between plays. The offensive team must

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to measure for a new series of downs, i.e. the line to gain a new "first down".

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The location determined by the official where the ball was downed or blown dead

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uses 40 seconds (25 seconds after a time out or other administrative stoppage).

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A "pancake block"; sometimes shortened to "cake"; is a particularly effective

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in the 1970s, now common. Used in situations where a forward pass is expected.

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The number of yards gained by the offensive team advancing the ball from the

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A play where the offense attempts to advance the ball without a forward pass.

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To evade a tackler by a deceptive move, and thus without need of a stiff arm.

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In college, a non-scholarship player. I.e., a player who is not receiving a

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When a player catches (receives) the ball past the line of scrimmage. If a

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required for punts and field goal attempts. Most teams employ a specialist

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A foul given for various infractions such as changing numbers during a game

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The defensive linemen and linebackers. The most common configurations of a

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is made behind the line of scrimmage, it is a lateral. Another name for a

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A conservative gameplan which involves an offense based around the use of

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on the line of scrimmage. On offense, the player snapping the ball is the

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can occur in any direction. Sometimes called a "switch" in touch football.

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A relative measure of how many yards a team must travel in order to score.

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which combines power running with mid-range and deep-pattern passing. The

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The number of yards gained or lost during a play, game, season, or career

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grounding, pressure is not required as an element for this to be called.

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The team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball

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A novelty developed in the new millennium, used in leagues such as the

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in an effort to confuse and deceive the defense. It was banned in 2009.

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player who does not manage to move past the line before being tackled.

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The handoff or pass from the center that begins a play from scrimmage

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An offense heavily relying upon the option run and variations thereof

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but with better athletic or pass-catching abilities and playing as a

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usually is described in terms of how the running backs line up (e.g.

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and spreading the ball to many targets to keep the defense confused.

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became an accepted way to run out the clock after the events of the

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in a divisional round playoff game in 1975. The term refers to the

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runs out. There are also less common occurrences which result in a

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Less often, a play in which a running back may either pass or run.

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The second extra, or sixth total, defensive back. Named because a

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is a high-risk variation of this play when the quarterback has no

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2. Physical control of the ball after a pass or fumble

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A play in which the kicking team tries to recover the kicked ball

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The legal catching of a forward pass thrown by an opposing player

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An interception ("pick") that is returned to the passing team's

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A sharp change of direction by a running player. Also called a "

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who is particularly skilled at blocking. Also an early term for

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A lineman that lines up in the position of an eligible receiver

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Tackling a ball carrier who intends to throw a forward pass. A

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A kicker who specializes in punting as opposed to place kicking

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and making contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.

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The pole attached to the end of the chain that is used by the

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A surface in space marked by a structure of two upright posts

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A very short field goal, usually of 25 yards or less, that is

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1. The act of forcing a ball carrier to the ground

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An illegal block or tackle using the legs to trip an opponent

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emulating the sound of the upright when struck by a football.

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offensive lineman who has been declared an eligible receiver

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instead of requiring the normal center to perform this duty.

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who lines up directly across from the center is known as a "

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The protective grill that forms part of the football helmet

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of the same name, for the ball's high and short trajectory.

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A pulling blocker is an offensive lineman who, instead of

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has the option to either throw a pass or run with the ball

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The widest player on the line in a punting formation. The

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Used in offensive-play calling, usually referring to the

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Used in offensive play calling, usually referring to the

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A statistic that combines yards rushing and yards passing

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Plays where the quarterback has the option to run or pass

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the pass. It was considered the best defense against the

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A field goal or punt that is blocked and returned for a

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hash marks, the ball is spotted at the nearer hash mark.

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The first working day following the final Sunday of the

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2. A player position on the line, either an

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Safety_(gridiron_football_position) § Free_safety

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kneels down on the ground and stops advancing, e.g. a

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mascot, the wildcat was first employed by head coach

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An illegal action by a defensive player crossing the

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Hash mark (sports) § Usage in gridiron football

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and when a team is protecting a lead late in a game.

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1. A team's respective line of scrimmage

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Stance_(American_football) § Four-point_stance

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The official traditionally in charge of timekeeping

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A player position on 4620:Safety (gridiron football position) 4397: 3935: 3828:A play in which a pass is attempted 3540:Defensive tackle § Nose tackle 3144:is one yard their side of the ball. 2992:solely handles field goals while a 2850:all players are eligible receivers. 2754: 2674: 2596: 2385: 1946: 1876:throws a backward pass back to the 1715: 1227: 959: 831: 457: 13: 8300:Australian and New Zealand punting 6874:NFL Video: Jones-Drew takes a knee 6772:Zierlein, Lance (April 14, 2017). 6668: 5965: 5736: 5350: 5336: 5058: 4677: 4570: 4487: 4300: 4268: 4098: 4029: 3863: 3780: 3391:they call the audibles on defense. 3102: 2804: 2231: 1700: 1444: 1095: 869: 347: 14: 8499: 6848:Deal, Nathan (December 2, 2013). 6701: 6648:"Fantasy Football Draft Software" 6481:from the original on May 27, 2014 6293:Zone defense in American football 5990:(currently the head coach at the 5827: 5781: 5592: 5377: 5011: 4443: 3631: 3593: 3554: 3366: 3343: 3249: 2818: 2786: 2418: 2377: 1802: 1383: 1257: 1175: 1152: 1150:A ball which is no longer in play 991: 981:Coffin corner (American football) 712:; a long, distinctly arching pass 673: 501: 7368:Rules of gridiron football codes 6972:Munz, Jason (February 7, 2019). 6621:Rosen, Jody (December 2, 2023). 6503:. CycloneFanatic. Archived from 5935: 5618:A player who is one year out of 5612: 5497: 5414: 5179: 4933: 4847: 4472: 4022: 3830: 3800: 3464:Neutral zone (American football) 3301: 3136:, often shortened to "line". In 3063:on the first snap following the 3016: 2899:Refers to the center and guards. 2826: 2795: 2629: 2585:There are two kinds of holding: 2433:In a hand-off, the quarterback ( 2252:(rugby union, rugby league) and 1864:Flea flicker (American football) 1776: 1758:official NCAA championship event 1573:Encroachment (gridiron football) 1408: 1328: 1291: 1271: 1205: 1196: 973: 772: 690: 666: 563: 506:2. A rush attempt; a 365: 339: 308: 167: 150: 18:The following terms are used in 8488:American football-related lists 8156:Sports terms named after people 7162:Duggan, Dan (August 11, 2017). 7155: 7139: 7111: 7095:Complete Guide to Special Teams 7086: 7073: 7045: 6997: 6965: 6939: 6914: 6879: 6867: 6841: 6815: 6765: 6748: 6722: 6695: 6662: 6640: 6614: 6579: 6551:. ProFootballTalk. May 21, 2012 6469:Pappano, Lenny (May 26, 2014). 6285: 6203: 5745: 5330:The area between where the two 5137:identifying their place on the 4658: 4534: 4501: 4448: 4416: 4243:player who lines up behind the 4084: 3822: 3814: 3761: 3456: 3286: 3257: 3225: 3140:, the line of scrimmage of the 2881: 2867: 2748:or in front of in the Maryland 2668:Huddle § American football 2615: 2609: 2409: 2139: 2126: 2113: 1932: 1869: 1856: 1565: 1470: 1116: 927:almost certain to be successful 876: 600: 588: 580: 415: 137: 7205:. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. 6541: 6519: 6493: 6462: 6442: 6423: 6397: 6371: 6233: 6169: 6160: 5921: 5637:Conversion (gridiron football) 5383: 5254: 5197: 4833: 4712: 4674:strong side outside linebacker 4653: 4227: 4171: 3986: 3687:Conversion (gridiron football) 3617: 3532: 3500: 3435: 3405: 3371: 2715: 2697:Hard count (gridiron football) 2491:Hard count (gridiron football) 2053: 2025: 1955: 1880:, who then throws a pass to a 1762: 1713:to be met for it to be useful. 1667: 1619: 1595:A play, often confused with a 1531: 1400: 1333: 1200: 943:Chop block (gridiron football) 781: 430: 324: 289: 274: 217: 182: 1: 8478:American football terminology 7010:. Human Kinetics. p. 8. 6923:Defensive football Strategies 6710:. FullTime Fantasy Sports LLC 6365: 6355:Glossary of Canadian football 6299: 6253: 6146: 6094: 5992:University of Central Florida 5902:may have been a term used by 5567: 5324: 5159: 5072: 4685: 4442:An offensive play in which a 4337:Reception (gridiron football) 4308: 4281: 4134: 4070: 4047: 4000: 3949: 3787: 3645: 3612:Alliance of American Football 3481: 3330: 3146: 2498: 2483: 2463: 2413: 2390: 2222:Goal line (American football) 2094: 2090: 1926: 1810: 1784: 1681: 1653:Face mask (gridiron football) 1583: 1169:Dead zone (gridiron football) 1146:Dead ball (American football) 1029: 935: 849: 789: 697: 681: 239: 233:. It is sometimes pronounced 158: 132: 33:Glossary of Canadian football 7306:American–Canadian comparison 6828:Chattanooga Times Free Press 6671:"Chalk Talk: the Zone Blitz" 6405:"Describing 'The Innovator'" 6318: 6211: 6175: 6048:Wingback (American football) 6028: 5862: 5674:Turnover (gridiron football) 5530: 5511: 5466: 5402: 5367:Halfback (American football) 5318: 5113: 4994: 4825: 4758: 4731: 4568:2. A running play 4371:Red zone (gridiron football) 4329: 4143: 3241: 2701:A loud, repeated command by 2360:Halfback (American football) 2321: 2291: 2214: 2202: 2073:Fullback (American football) 2016: 2002: 1904: 1645: 1506: 1478: 1306: 1161: 1138: 919: 905: 554: 320:physically unable to perform 7: 8305:North American horse racing 6340:American football positions 6333: 6070: 5666: 5654:turn the ball over on downs 5359: 5171: 4794: 4698: 4438:Reverse (American football) 4382: 4363: 4351: 3919: 3610:A play, originating in the 3576:Offside (American football) 3207:. This may be varied in an 3134:defensive line of scrimmage 3130:offensive line of scrimmage 3107: 3030: 3006:Kickoff (gridiron football) 2771:penalty or, more rarely, a 2643: 2581:Holding (American football) 2469:A group of players, mostly 2445: 2352: 2239: 2065: 1890: 1723:Fantasy football (American) 1605: 1436: 1195:playing at a time; but see 950: 654: 264:and was popularized by the 10: 8506: 7203:New Encyclopedia or Sports 7195: 7027:– via Google Books. 7004:Vanderlinden, Ron (2008). 6345:American football strategy 6304: 6290: 6221: 6194: 6189: 6180: 6126: 6075: 6045: 5970: 5940: 5926: 5875: 5841: 5836: 5807: 5786: 5763: 5713: 5699: 5685: 5671: 5657: 5634: 5602: 5572: 5557: 5535: 5516: 5502: 5471: 5457: 5419: 5390: 5364: 5341: 5297: 5259: 5237: 5219: 5184: 5118: 5092: 5087: 5077: 5063: 5031:, including professional ( 5016: 4985: 4980: 4967: 4952: 4938: 4923: 4909: 4887: 4864: 4838: 4816: 4799: 4785: 4763: 4736: 4717: 4703: 4617: 4595: 4558: 4547: 4529: 4520: 4506: 4492: 4477: 4435: 4430: 4421: 4387: 4368: 4334: 4313: 4291: 4232: 4211: 4198:Punter (football position) 4195: 4176: 4162: 4148: 4138: 4127: 4118: 4113: 4103: 4089: 4077: 4063:Pop Warner Little Scholars 4060: 4057:Pop Warner Little Scholars 4038: 4005: 3991: 3968: 3954: 3940: 3910: 3884: 3870: 3805: 3771: 3744: 3733: 3726: 3700: 3684: 3650: 3636: 3622: 3603: 3573: 3568: 3559: 3537: 3523: 3505: 3486: 3461: 3440: 3428:Motion (gridiron football) 3425: 3335: 3321: 3309:Motion (gridiron football) 3306: 3291: 3262: 3173: 3168: 3151: 3120: 3093: 3088: 3073:Miracle at the Meadowlands 3051: 3021: 3003: 2998: 2981: 2943: 2925: 2872: 2857: 2809: 2759: 2720: 2694: 2679: 2665: 2634: 2620: 2601: 2578: 2573: 2566:Holder (American football) 2563: 2541:ybrid of a fullback and a 2518: 2503: 2488: 2450: 2401: 2357: 2326: 2304:Gunner (American football) 2301: 2274: 2219: 2144: 2118: 2104: 2070: 2036: 2007: 1993: 1937: 1925:slot right", in which the 1895: 1861: 1832: 1789: 1767: 1749: 1735: 1720: 1705: 1686: 1672: 1650: 1624: 1610: 1588: 1570: 1551: 1536: 1511: 1483: 1322:has the same value as two 1311: 1296: 1262: 1232: 1210: 1180: 1166: 1143: 1121: 1086: 1062:Common types of coverage: 1034: 1016: 978: 964: 940: 910: 836: 817: 763: 732: 719: 714: 677: 661: 627: 605: 517: 507: 494: 480: 462: 435: 420: 370: 352: 329: 294: 279: 244: 222: 187: 172: 8452: 8189:Australian rules football 8164: 8151: 8005: 7960: 7924: 7833: 7765: 7732: 7694: 7614: 7573: 7513: 7465: 7456: 7376: 7254: 6729:Pennington, Bill (2018). 6379:"Building America's Team" 6241: 6154: 5959:(X) or one yard off as a 5854: 5758: 5394: 5334:line up prior to the snap 5292: 5276:The players in white (No. 5240:Sweep (American football) 5222:Stunt (gridiron football) 5127: 4962: 4955:Spike (gridiron football) 4788:Shift (gridiron football) 4772: 4612: 4408: 4390:Redshirt (college sports) 4190: 4151:Pump fake § Football 4033: 3978: 3917:An interception of a pass 3795: 3420: 3400: 2976: 2660: 2558: 2513: 2296: 2277:Guard (American football) 2099: 881: 839:Carry (gridiron football) 630:Blitz (American football) 513: 7866:Total quarterback rating 5773: 5723: 5622:. This contrasts with a 5597: 5546: 5490:time of possession (TOP) 5444:Canadian Football League 5232: 5214: 5206: 5151: 4947: 4918: 4859: 4780: 4649: 4561:Rush (American football) 4463: 4165:Punt (gridiron football) 3694: 3660: 3478:National Football League 3350:'s approach to coaching. 3046: 2920: 2269: 1633: 1495: 1359: 1047: 893: 637: 622: 614:National Football League 47: 22:, both conventional and 8404:Skiing and snowboarding 8399:Skiing and snowboarding 6016: 5980:Kansas State University 5802: 5552: 5408:A touchdown pass to an 5003: 4904: 4874: 4590: 4575:yards per carry average 4553: 4254:quarterback controversy 4157: 3963: 3905: 3739: 3691:Point after touchdown. 3380: 2959: 2915: 2908: 2895:interior offensive line 2546: 2165: 1844: 1819: 1420: 1351: 1187:A cornerback or safety 867:usually snaps the ball. 758: 737: 702: 660:The act of executing a 541: 8374:Professional wrestling 7752:Fourth down conversion 7201:Hickok, Ralph (1977). 6731:"Hut! Hut! Hut! What?" 6704:"Football Terminology" 6121: 5629: 5430:three-point conversion 5300:Tackle (football move) 5289: 4666: 4453: 3715: 3679: 3470: 2689: 2442: 1979: 1966:fourth down conversion 1744: 1730: 1104: 145: 127: 124: 121: 118: 115: 112: 109: 106: 103: 100: 97: 94: 91: 88: 85: 82: 79: 76: 73: 70: 67: 64: 61: 58: 55: 52: 8090:Touchdown celebration 7815:Running out the clock 6979:The Commercial Appeal 6824:"Kick-Six stuns Bama" 6576:Hickok, 1977, p. 204. 6360:List of NFL nicknames 6064:and one yard off the 5478:A player position on 5448:from the 10-yard line 5440:Stars Football League 5275: 4841:Single-wing formation 4523:Running out the clock 4517:running out the clock 3713: 3393: 3365:formation with three 3215:and those inside are 2860:Intentional grounding 2854:intentional grounding 2525:A player listed in a 2432: 1299:Intentional grounding 1006:completion percentage 198:formation with three 8483:Glossaries of sports 8179:Association football 8146:Glossaries of sports 8080:Running up the score 7906:Yards from scrimmage 7591:Two-point conversion 7586:One-point conversion 6683:on December 27, 2007 6602:on November 10, 2023 6507:on February 20, 2012 6501:"NFL's Black Monday" 6248: 6224:Yards from scrimmage 6218:yards from scrimmage 6116: 6089: 6024:weak side linebacker 5890:and assistant coach 5822: 5797: 5731: 5716:Two-point conversion 5710:two-point conversion 5344:Tackle-eligible play 5249: 5191:A kind of safety on 4706:Quarterback scramble 4585: 4544:running up the score 4324: 4275:quarterback scramble 4206: 3838:yards from scrimmage 3674: 3549: 3451: 3348:Marty Schottenheimer 3281: 3083: 2954: 2946:Juke (football move) 2940:juke (football move) 2903: 2710: 2404:Halfback option play 2398:halfback option play 2382:in Canadian football 2374:In American football 2316: 2254:association football 2134: 1640: 1526: 1133: 812: 536: 527:automatic first down 410: 272:championship season. 7911:All-purpose yardage 7152:. January 29, 2022. 6411:on December 1, 2005 6197:All-purpose yardage 6142:Yards after contact 5896:San Francisco 49ers 5371:Player position on 5001:on the line or not. 4749:Play from scrimmage 4572:rushing average or 3318:man-to-man coverage 2841:ineligible receiver 2773:palpably unfair act 2623:Horse-collar tackle 2208:Alternate term for 1974:four-down territory 1661:face mask, grasping 779:receivers to block. 676:who is assigned to 672:Used to describe a 489:All-purpose yardage 483:all-purpose yardage 477:all-purpose yardage 251:Usually pronounced 6891:2006-10-22 at the 6762:(January 21, 2005) 6754:Zimmerman, Paul. " 6735:The New York Times 6627:The New York Times 6432:"Sixty minute man" 6385:on August 23, 2004 6078:Wishbone formation 5909:Sports Illustrated 5900:West Coast offense 5884:Cincinnati Bengals 5878:West Coast offense 5872:West Coast offense 5702:Two-minute warning 5696:two-minute warning 5460:Three-point stance 5454:three-point stance 5290: 4890:Smashmouth offense 4884:smashmouth offense 4320:An unexpected punt 4262:quarterback rating 4076:1. See 3881:personnel grouping 3841:starting from the 3721:personnel grouping 3716: 3588:one back formation 3496:Amsterdam Admirals 3324:Man-to-man defense 3294:Man-to-man defense 3176:Lineman (football) 3065:two-minute warning 2994:kickoff specialist 2443: 2388:. Also known as a 2384:, it is a type of 2376:, it is a type of 2200:Canadian football. 1978:1. The 1898:Flexbone formation 1561:eligible receivers 957:10-yard penalties. 929:. Named after the 752:bridge quarterback 471:West Coast offense 444:San Diego Chargers 163:two-minute offense 8465: 8464: 8226:Canadian football 8169:American football 8113: 8112: 7901:Yards after catch 7724:Turnover on downs 7569: 7568: 7500:Line of scrimmage 7247:Gridiron football 6886:The Polian Corner 6756:Icing on the cake 6650:. The Coordinator 6549:"ProFootballTalk" 6230:line of scrimmage 6135:Yards after catch 6129:Yards after catch 6066:line of scrimmage 5996:Auburn University 5754:shotgun formation 5688:Two-level defense 5682:two-level defense 5660:Turnover on downs 5589:Statue of Liberty 5482:, often known as 5332:offensive tackles 5029:Canadian football 4970:Spiral (football) 4926:Quarterback sneak 4851:single wing(ed)-T 4819:Shotgun formation 4813:shotgun formation 4755:Line of scrimmage 4644:method of scoring 4294:quarterback sneak 4288:quarterback sneak 3843:line of scrimmage 3774:Pass interference 3768:pass interference 3600:onside conversion 3526:No-huddle offense 3520:no-huddle offense 3388:middle linebacker 3138:Canadian football 3123:Line of scrimmage 3117:line of scrimmage 3054:Quarterback kneel 2996:handles kickoffs. 2889:pass interference 2780:illegal formation 2344:Minnesota Vikings 2260:Gridiron football 2226:The front of the 1990:four-point stance 1579:line of scrimmage 1554:eligible receiver 1548:eligible receiver 1462:quarterback kneel 1412:double wing(ed)-T 401:n-possession game 379:Amos Alonzo Stagg 361:Henry L. Williams 28:Canadian football 20:American football 8495: 8140: 8133: 8126: 8117: 8116: 7947:Three-cone drill 7810:Clock management 7505:Field goal range 7463: 7462: 7240: 7233: 7226: 7217: 7216: 7190: 7189: 7183: 7175: 7173: 7171: 7159: 7153: 7143: 7137: 7136: 7134: 7132: 7115: 7109: 7108: 7090: 7084: 7077: 7071: 7070: 7068: 7066: 7049: 7043: 7042: 7026: 7024: 7001: 6995: 6994: 6992: 6990: 6969: 6963: 6962: 6960: 6958: 6943: 6937: 6936: 6918: 6912: 6902: 6896: 6883: 6877: 6871: 6865: 6864: 6862: 6860: 6845: 6839: 6838: 6836: 6834: 6819: 6813: 6812: 6810: 6808: 6797: 6791: 6790: 6788: 6786: 6769: 6763: 6752: 6746: 6745: 6743: 6741: 6726: 6720: 6719: 6717: 6715: 6699: 6693: 6692: 6690: 6688: 6679:. Archived from 6669:Stoltz, Jeremy. 6666: 6660: 6659: 6657: 6655: 6644: 6638: 6637: 6635: 6633: 6618: 6612: 6611: 6609: 6607: 6601: 6596:. Archived from 6583: 6577: 6574: 6561: 6560: 6558: 6556: 6545: 6539: 6538: 6536: 6534: 6523: 6517: 6516: 6514: 6512: 6497: 6491: 6490: 6488: 6486: 6466: 6460: 6459: 6446: 6440: 6439: 6427: 6421: 6420: 6418: 6416: 6401: 6395: 6394: 6392: 6390: 6375: 6041: 6040: 6035: 6034: 5852:to play football 5844:Walk-on (sports) 5313:defensive tackle 5309:offensive tackle 5287: 5283: 5279: 4853: 4852: 4642:2. A 4598:Quarterback sack 4577: 4576: 4399:restraining line 4247:, and takes the 3994:Play action pass 3937:pistol formation 2848:six-man football 2762:icing the kicker 2756:icing the kicker 2752:, the fullback). 2682:Hurry-up offense 2676:hurry-up offense 2604:Hook and lateral 2598:hook and lateral 2281:Two of the five 2198: 2197: 2193: 2190: 2184: 2183: 2179: 2176: 2032: 2031: 1948:forward progress 1717:fantasy football 1414: 1413: 1287:two-minute drill 1249:defensive tackle 1235:defensive tackle 1229:defensive tackle 967:Clock management 961:clock management 833:carry or carries 802: 801: 796: 795: 743: 742: 512:3. A 500:1. A 465:Air raid offense 459:air raid offense 8505: 8504: 8498: 8497: 8496: 8494: 8493: 8492: 8468: 8467: 8466: 8461: 8448: 8253:Contract bridge 8160: 8147: 8144: 8114: 8109: 8060:Gatorade shower 8001: 7956: 7920: 7876:Receiving yards 7829: 7761: 7728: 7690: 7637:Incomplete pass 7610: 7565: 7509: 7452: 7372: 7353:Street/Backyard 7250: 7244: 7198: 7193: 7177: 7176: 7169: 7167: 7160: 7156: 7144: 7140: 7130: 7128: 7116: 7112: 7105: 7091: 7087: 7078: 7074: 7064: 7062: 7050: 7046: 7022: 7020: 7018: 7002: 6998: 6988: 6986: 6970: 6966: 6956: 6954: 6944: 6940: 6933: 6919: 6915: 6903: 6899: 6893:Wayback Machine 6884: 6880: 6872: 6868: 6858: 6856: 6846: 6842: 6832: 6830: 6820: 6816: 6806: 6804: 6799: 6798: 6794: 6784: 6782: 6770: 6766: 6753: 6749: 6739: 6737: 6727: 6723: 6713: 6711: 6700: 6696: 6686: 6684: 6667: 6663: 6653: 6651: 6646: 6645: 6641: 6631: 6629: 6619: 6615: 6605: 6603: 6584: 6580: 6575: 6564: 6554: 6552: 6547: 6546: 6542: 6532: 6530: 6525: 6524: 6520: 6510: 6508: 6499: 6498: 6494: 6484: 6482: 6467: 6463: 6448: 6447: 6443: 6428: 6424: 6414: 6412: 6403: 6402: 6398: 6388: 6386: 6377: 6376: 6372: 6368: 6336: 6321: 6309: 6302: 6295: 6288: 6275:(also called a 6256: 6251: 6236: 6226: 6219: 6206: 6199: 6192: 6185: 6178: 6149: 6131: 6124: 6119: 6097: 6092: 6080: 6073: 6050: 6043: 6038: 6037: 6032: 6031: 6019: 6012:Darren McFadden 5975: 5973:Wildcat offense 5968: 5967:wildcat offense 5945: 5938: 5931: 5924: 5898:. The original 5880: 5873: 5865: 5857: 5846: 5839: 5830: 5825: 5812: 5805: 5800: 5791: 5784: 5776: 5768: 5761: 5748: 5739: 5738:unbalanced line 5734: 5718: 5711: 5704: 5697: 5690: 5683: 5676: 5669: 5662: 5655: 5639: 5632: 5615: 5607: 5605:Trips formation 5600: 5577: 5570: 5562: 5555: 5540: 5533: 5521: 5514: 5507: 5500: 5491: 5476: 5469: 5462: 5455: 5431: 5424: 5417: 5405: 5397: 5386: 5369: 5362: 5353: 5352:tackle-for-loss 5346: 5339: 5338:tackle-eligible 5327: 5302: 5295: 5285: 5281: 5277: 5264: 5257: 5252: 5242: 5235: 5224: 5217: 5209: 5200: 5189: 5182: 5174: 5162: 5154: 5143:starting lineup 5135:ordinal numeral 5130: 5123: 5116: 5097: 5090: 5082: 5075: 5068: 5066:Sprint football 5061: 5060:sprint football 5053:Spread offenses 5021: 5014: 5006: 4997: 4990: 4983: 4972: 4965: 4957: 4950: 4943: 4936: 4928: 4921: 4914: 4912:Snap (football) 4907: 4892: 4885: 4877: 4869: 4862: 4854: 4850: 4849: 4843: 4836: 4828: 4821: 4814: 4804: 4797: 4790: 4783: 4775: 4768: 4761: 4741: 4734: 4722: 4715: 4708: 4701: 4688: 4680: 4679:scoop and score 4669: 4661: 4647: 4622: 4615: 4600: 4593: 4588: 4578: 4574: 4573: 4563: 4556: 4552: 4545: 4537: 4525: 4518: 4511: 4504: 4497: 4495:Run-pass option 4490: 4489:run-pass option 4482: 4475: 4466: 4460:Run-pass option 4456: 4440: 4433: 4426: 4419: 4411: 4400: 4392: 4385: 4373: 4366: 4354: 4339: 4332: 4327: 4318: 4311: 4303: 4302:quarter defense 4296: 4289: 4276: 4263: 4255: 4237: 4230: 4214: 4209: 4200: 4193: 4181: 4174: 4167: 4160: 4153: 4146: 4130: 4123: 4116: 4108: 4106:prevent defense 4101: 4100:prevent defense 4094: 4087: 4073: 4065: 4058: 4050: 4043: 4036: 4025: 4010: 4003: 3996: 3989: 3973: 3966: 3959: 3952: 3945: 3938: 3922: 3915: 3908: 3889: 3882: 3866: 3865:peel-back block 3833: 3825: 3817: 3810: 3803: 3783: 3782:pass protection 3776: 3769: 3764: 3749: 3742: 3729: 3714:Catching a punt 3703: 3689: 3682: 3677: 3663: 3655: 3648: 3641: 3634: 3627: 3620: 3608: 3601: 3589: 3578: 3571: 3564: 3557: 3552: 3542: 3535: 3528: 3521: 3510: 3503: 3491: 3484: 3473: 3466: 3459: 3454: 3445: 3438: 3430: 3423: 3408: 3399:Also known as " 3396: 3383: 3374: 3358: 3340: 3333: 3326: 3319: 3311: 3304: 3296: 3289: 3284: 3267: 3260: 3252: 3244: 3228: 3209:unbalanced line 3178: 3171: 3156: 3149: 3125: 3118: 3110: 3098: 3091: 3086: 3056: 3049: 3033: 3026: 3019: 3008: 3001: 2986: 2979: 2962: 2957: 2948: 2941: 2930: 2923: 2911: 2906: 2896: 2884: 2877: 2870: 2862: 2855: 2842: 2829: 2821: 2814: 2812:Incomplete pass 2807: 2806:incomplete pass 2798: 2789: 2781: 2764: 2757: 2725: 2718: 2713: 2699: 2692: 2684: 2677: 2670: 2663: 2646: 2639: 2632: 2625: 2618: 2606: 2599: 2583: 2576: 2568: 2561: 2549: 2523: 2516: 2508: 2501: 2493: 2486: 2466: 2455: 2448: 2421: 2406: 2399: 2362: 2355: 2331: 2324: 2319: 2306: 2299: 2279: 2272: 2242: 2234: 2233:goal line stand 2224: 2217: 2205: 2195: 2191: 2188: 2186: 2181: 2177: 2174: 2172: 2168: 2161:rushing offense 2149: 2142: 2137: 2123: 2116: 2109: 2102: 2075: 2068: 2056: 2041: 2034: 2029: 2028: 2019: 2012: 2005: 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8007: 8003: 8002: 8000: 7999: 7997:Instant replay 7994: 7989: 7984: 7979: 7964: 7962: 7958: 7957: 7955: 7954: 7949: 7944: 7942:Oklahoma drill 7939: 7934: 7932:Practice squad 7928: 7926: 7922: 7921: 7919: 7918: 7916:Touchdown pass 7913: 7908: 7903: 7898: 7893: 7888: 7883: 7881:Pass deflected 7878: 7873: 7868: 7863: 7858: 7853: 7848: 7843: 7837: 7835: 7831: 7830: 7828: 7827: 7822: 7817: 7812: 7807: 7806: 7805: 7800: 7795: 7789:Time warnings 7787: 7782: 7777: 7771: 7769: 7763: 7762: 7760: 7759: 7754: 7749: 7744: 7738: 7736: 7730: 7729: 7727: 7726: 7721: 7719:"Peanut Punch" 7716: 7711: 7706: 7700: 7698: 7692: 7691: 7689: 7688: 7687: 7686: 7676: 7671: 7670: 7669: 7659: 7654: 7649: 7647:Hail Mary pass 7644: 7642:Drop-back pass 7639: 7634: 7629: 7624: 7618: 7616: 7612: 7611: 7609: 7608: 7606:Single (rouge) 7603: 7598: 7593: 7588: 7583: 7577: 7575: 7571: 7570: 7567: 7566: 7564: 7563: 7558: 7553: 7548: 7543: 7538: 7533: 7528: 7523: 7517: 7515: 7511: 7510: 7508: 7507: 7502: 7497: 7496: 7495: 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" 7072: 7044: 7016: 6996: 6964: 6938: 6931: 6913: 6897: 6878: 6866: 6840: 6814: 6792: 6764: 6747: 6721: 6702:Weeks, Chris. 6694: 6661: 6639: 6613: 6578: 6562: 6540: 6518: 6492: 6461: 6441: 6430:Flatter, Ron. 6422: 6396: 6369: 6367: 6364: 6363: 6362: 6357: 6352: 6347: 6342: 6335: 6332: 6331: 6330: 6326:option offense 6322: 6319: 6317: 6305:Main article: 6303: 6300: 6298: 6291:Main article: 6289: 6286: 6284: 6257: 6254: 6250: 6247: 6246: 6245: 6237: 6234: 6232: 6222:Main article: 6220: 6217: 6215: 6207: 6204: 6202: 6195:Main article: 6193: 6190: 6188: 6181:Main article: 6179: 6176: 6174: 6165: 6150: 6147: 6145: 6140:2. 6138: 6133:1. 6127:Main article: 6125: 6122: 6118: 6115: 6114: 6113: 6098: 6095: 6091: 6088: 6087: 6086: 6076:Main article: 6074: 6071: 6069: 6046:Main article: 6044: 6029: 6027: 6020: 6017: 6015: 5998:, formerly at 5971:Main article: 5969: 5966: 5964: 5941:Main article: 5939: 5936: 5934: 5927:Main article: 5925: 5922: 5920: 5876:Main article: 5874: 5871: 5869: 5866: 5863: 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8129: 8127: 8122: 8121: 8118: 8106: 8103: 8101: 8098: 8096: 8093: 8091: 8088: 8086: 8083: 8081: 8078: 8076: 8073: 8071: 8068: 8066: 8063: 8061: 8058: 8056: 8053: 8049: 8046: 8045: 8044: 8041: 8039: 8036: 8034: 8031: 8029: 8026: 8024: 8023:Coaching tree 8021: 8019: 8016: 8014: 8011: 8010: 8008: 8004: 7998: 7995: 7993: 7990: 7988: 7985: 7983: 7980: 7977: 7973: 7969: 7966: 7965: 7963: 7959: 7953: 7950: 7948: 7945: 7943: 7940: 7938: 7935: 7933: 7930: 7929: 7927: 7923: 7917: 7914: 7912: 7909: 7907: 7904: 7902: 7899: 7897: 7896:Total offense 7894: 7892: 7889: 7887: 7884: 7882: 7879: 7877: 7874: 7872: 7869: 7867: 7864: 7862: 7861:Passer rating 7859: 7857: 7856:Passing yards 7854: 7852: 7851:Rushing yards 7849: 7847: 7844: 7842: 7839: 7838: 7836: 7832: 7826: 7823: 7821: 7818: 7816: 7813: 7811: 7808: 7804: 7801: 7799: 7796: 7794: 7791: 7790: 7788: 7786: 7783: 7781: 7778: 7776: 7773: 7772: 7770: 7768: 7764: 7758: 7755: 7753: 7750: 7748: 7747:Three-and-out 7745: 7743: 7740: 7739: 7737: 7735: 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6410: 6406: 6400: 6384: 6380: 6374: 6370: 6361: 6358: 6356: 6353: 6351: 6348: 6346: 6343: 6341: 6338: 6337: 6329:runs with it. 6327: 6323: 6315: 6310: 6308: 6296: 6294: 6282: 6278: 6274: 6270: 6267:who lines up 6266: 6265:wide receiver 6262: 6258: 6252: 6244: 6243: 6238: 6231: 6227: 6225: 6214: 6213: 6208: 6200: 6198: 6186: 6184: 6172: 6171: 6166: 6163: 6162: 6157: 6156: 6155:slot receiver 6151: 6143: 6139: 6136: 6132: 6130: 6120: 6111: 6108:who lines up 6107: 6106:wide receiver 6103: 6099: 6093: 6085: 6081: 6079: 6067: 6063: 6059: 6055: 6051: 6049: 6030:wing back or 6025: 6021: 6013: 6009: 6005: 6001: 5997: 5993: 5989: 5985: 5981: 5976: 5974: 5962: 5958: 5954: 5950: 5946: 5944: 5943:Wide receiver 5937:wide receiver 5932: 5930: 5917: 5916: 5911: 5910: 5905: 5901: 5897: 5893: 5889: 5885: 5881: 5879: 5867: 5859: 5851: 5847: 5845: 5832: 5826: 5817: 5813: 5811: 5801: 5792: 5790: 5778: 5769: 5767: 5755: 5750: 5741: 5735: 5726: 5725: 5719: 5717: 5705: 5703: 5691: 5689: 5677: 5675: 5663: 5661: 5649: 5644: 5640: 5638: 5625: 5621: 5617: 5614:true freshman 5608: 5606: 5594: 5590: 5586: 5582: 5578: 5576: 5563: 5561: 5549: 5548: 5541: 5539: 5527: 5522: 5520: 5508: 5506: 5505:Total offense 5499:total offense 5493: 5485: 5481: 5477: 5475: 5463: 5461: 5449: 5445: 5441: 5437: 5433: 5425: 5423: 5422:Three-and-out 5416:three-and-out 5411: 5407: 5399: 5392: 5388: 5380: 5379: 5374: 5370: 5368: 5355: 5347: 5345: 5333: 5329: 5321: 5320: 5314: 5310: 5306: 5303: 5301: 5274: 5269: 5265: 5263: 5253: 5243: 5241: 5229: 5225: 5223: 5211: 5202: 5194: 5190: 5188: 5187:Strong safety 5181:strong safety 5176: 5168: 5164: 5156: 5148: 5147:special teams 5144: 5140: 5136: 5132: 5124: 5122: 5110: 5106: 5102: 5098: 5096: 5083: 5081: 5069: 5067: 5054: 5050: 5046: 5042: 5039:), college, ( 5038: 5034: 5030: 5026: 5022: 5020: 5008: 4999: 4991: 4989: 4977: 4973: 4971: 4958: 4956: 4944: 4942: 4941:Special teams 4935:special teams 4929: 4927: 4915: 4913: 4901: 4897: 4893: 4891: 4879: 4870: 4868: 4856: 4844: 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