This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Football has 21 clues. Answers range from 4 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
The act of throwing the ball to another player
The first play in every series; takes 10 yards to achieve
A pass that is caught by a defensive player, giving their team possession of the ball
An offensive player whose job is to catch the football
When a quarterback gets their flag pulled behind the line of scrimmage
The action in which the ball is thrown or handed to the QB or punter
Typically the leader of the offense
A scoring play where the football crosses the opponents goal line
A penalty that occurs when any part of a defender's body is beyond the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped
A ball that is "in play" while a play is in progress.
A forward pass that touches the ground before being caught
The offensive lineman who snaps the ball to the QB at the start of each play
Team responsible for keeping opposition out of their end zone
the team that has possession of the football and attempts to advance to the opponents goal line
An imaginary line stretching the width of the field that separates the two teams prior to the snap of the ball
A 10-yd section at both ends of the playing field
A defensive strategy in which more than one counter rushes in to pressure the QB
When an offensive player causes the ball to go behind their own goal line
When the ball hits the ground as a result of a fumble, dropped handoff or snap, backwards pass or kickoff
One try; you get 4 of these to be able to advance the ball down the field/ into the end zone
A loss of possession of the ball