NFL 101

NFL 101

NFL 101

Road to the Super Bowl: There are 32 NFL teams. Two conferences with 16 teams (AFC and NFC) and 4 divisions within each conference containing 4 teams. The AFC and NFC champions face off in the Super Bowl. En español
NFL 101

The field: A football field is 100 yards long and 160 feet wide. At each end of the field is a 10-yard long area called the end zone and behind each end zone is a 10 feet high and 18 feet wide goal post. En español
NFL 101

The game: A football game is divided up into 4 quarters each with 15 minutes. After two quarters a game reaches a 15-minute half time break. The 2^nd and 4^th quarters have a quick break at the 2-minute mark. En español
NFL 101

After regulation, if a game is tied it moves into sudden death overtime, which can last up to 15 minutes. In sudden death, the first team to score wins. After the 15 minutes, if no team scores in overtime, the game ends in a tie. En español
NFL 101

Offense: The offensive side of a team is composed of 11 players En español
NFL 101

Quarterback: The quarterback is the decision maker of the offense. When a play begins, the quarterback chooses whether to throw it to a receiver, hand it off to a running back or run the ball himself. En español
NFL 101

Running Back: A running back is a player who specializes in running the football. The running back can also catch the ball and block opposing defenders. En español
NFL 101

Wide Receiver: A wide receiver is a player who specializes in catching the football. The wide receiver can also run the ball and block opposing defenders. En español
NFL 101

Tight End: A tight end is a player who specializes in blocking opposing defenders and catching the ball. En español
NFL 101

Offensive Linemen: There are five offensive linemen whose main purpose is to block opposing defenders in order to protect the quarterback while he throws the football or create room for running backs to run the football. En español
NFL 101

Defense: The defensive side of a team is composed of 11 players. En español
NFL 101

Defensive Linemen: Traditionally there are 3 to 4 defensive lineman whose main purpose is to stop the offensive from advancing the football by tackling the player with the football. En español
NFL 101

Linebackers: Traditionally there are 3 to 4 linebackers whose main purpose is to stop the offensive from advancing the football by tackling the player with the football. En español
NFL 101

Defensive backs: Traditionally there are 4 or more defensive backs whose main purpose is to stop the offensive from advancing the football by tackling the player with the football. En español
NFL 101

Special Teams: A group of 11 players from a team who take part in any play that involves kicking. En español
NFL 101

Kicker/Punter: A kicker/punter attempts to score field goals and extra points by kicking the football through the opposing teams goal posts. En español
NFL 101

1^st and 10: When a team has the ball (offense), they have four chances (downs) to gain 10 yards. If the offense is able to gain 10 or more yards, they are awarded four additional downs. En español
NFL 101

If an offense is unable to gain 10 yards after four downs, they give up possession at their current position on the field. En español
NFL 101

Punting: If an offense is unable to gain 10 or more yards after their 3^rd down, they usually elect to “punt” the football to the other team. En español
NFL 101

The act of punting involves a kicker who kicks the ball to the other team with the intention of making the opposing team start their offensive possession as far away from the end zone as possible. En español
NFL 101

Scoring: There are four plays in football that can result in a score: Touchdown (6), field goal (3), safety (2), and extra point/two-point conversion (1 or 2). En español
NFL 101

Touchdown: A team scores a touchdown when a player crosses into the opposing teams end zone with the football. An offensive, defensive or special teams player can score a touchdown. En español
NFL 101

Extra Point: After scoring a touchdown, a team can elect to kick an extra point or attempt to convert a two-point conversion. An extra point conversion counts for one point and it’s when the kicker successfully kicks the football through the goal posts beginning from the five-yard line. En español
NFL 101

Two-point conversion: A team can instead choose to go for a two-point conversion. In order to obtain the two points, a team must cross the end zone from the two yard line on only one try. En español
NFL 101

Field Goal: A team can score 3 points by successfully kicking the football through the opposing teams goal posts from anywhere on the field. If the kicker misses the field goal, the opposing team takes possession of the football from where the kick was attempted. En español
NFL 101

Safety: A team can score a safety when the defense is able to tackle the ball carrier inside his own end zone. When a team gets a safety, they are awarded two points and possession of the ball by means of a punt. En español
NFL 101

Turnovers: A defense can gain possession of the ball by either intercepting a pass or recovering a fumble. En español
NFL 101

Timeouts: Each team is awarded three time outs per half. A time out allows a team to stop the clock momentarily. En español
NFL 101

Officials: The standard officiating system includes seven officials who monitor each play for rule compliance. En español
NFL 101

Penalty: An official signals a penalty by throwing a yellow flag on the field. The offense, defense, special teams or head coach can commit penalties and consequences can range from losing yards, loss of downs or ejection. En español

Road to the Super Bowl:

There are 32 NFL teams. Two conferences with 16 teams (AFC and NFC) and 4 divisions within each conference containing 4 teams. The AFC and NFC champions face off in the Super Bowl.

Road to the Super Bowl:

There are 32 NFL teams. Two conferences with 16 teams (AFC and NFC) and 4 divisions within each conference containing 4 teams. The AFC and NFC champions face off in the Super Bowl.

Road to the Super Bowl:

There are 32 NFL teams. Two conferences with 16 teams (AFC and NFC) and 4 divisions within each conference containing 4 teams. The AFC and NFC champions face off in the Super Bowl.
NFL 101

Challenge: A team can challenge the ruling on the field made by an official. A coach can signal a challenge by throwing a red flag onto the field. En español
NFL 101

During a challenge, an official will review the previous play through the use of instant replay and will determine if the call on the field should be overturned or unchanged. En español

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