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Bengals at Commanders
Football in six minutes
For kids and new fans. Pass all six for the Rookie Scholar badge.
1Downs and first downsOpen
The offense gets four tries, called downs, to move the ball 10 yards. Make it, and they earn a fresh set of four downs: a first down. Come up short, and the ball usually goes to the other team.
How many yards does the offense need for a first down?
2How scoring worksOpen
A touchdown is 6 points. After it, the team kicks an extra point for 1 more or tries a two-point conversion for 2. A field goal is 3 points, and tackling the ball carrier in his own end zone is a safety, worth 2.
How many points is a field goal?
3Who's who on offenseOpen
The center snaps the ball to the quarterback, who hands it off or throws it. Running backs carry the ball, wide receivers and tight ends catch passes, and the offensive line blocks to protect the quarterback.
Who usually snaps the ball to the quarterback?
4Who's who on defenseOpen
The defensive line pushes into the backfield to stop runs and sack the quarterback. Linebackers tackle runners and cover short passes. Cornerbacks and safeties cover receivers and stop deep passes.
Which players usually cover wide receivers?
5Common penaltiesOpen
A false start is when an offensive player moves before the snap (5 yards). Holding is illegally grabbing an opponent. Pass interference is illegal contact while the ball is in the air. Offside is a defender crossing the line before the snap.
An offensive lineman moves before the snap. What's the call?
6The clockOpen
An NFL game has four 15-minute quarters. Each team gets three timeouts per half, and the clock stops for the two-minute warning near the end of each half.
How many timeouts does each team get per half?