This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Football has 15 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
While on defense, the defending team catches the opposing's team ball.
Bringing the opposing team's player that is carrying the football to the ground
While on defense, the ball comes out of the carrier's hand.
When the offense cannot get a first down in 3 plays and are in no position to score.
When a team crosses the white line and gets into the end zone, they have scored.
When a defender brings down the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before the ball can be thrown.
When a player receives the ball that is thrown to them on offense.
Pushing the opposing teams players out of the way so that your team can score.
A scheme where a team's players try to stop the opposing team from scoring.
Grasping the opposing teams player that is illegal.
A scheme where a team tries to score.
Starts a football game and is done after a team scores.
When the defending team intercepts the quarterback and returns that interception for a touchdown.
When a defender takes down the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage and the ball comes loose before they hit the ground.
When a defender almost makes it completely impossible for the other teams receiver to catch the ball.