Core American football rules, positions, and scoring, plus key historical milestones, one concept or fact per card.
40 cards · basic cards · AI-written, checked twice. Edit anything.
- How many players from each team are on the field at one time in American football?
- 11
- How many points is a touchdown worth?
- 6 points
- How many points is a successful extra point kick worth after a touchdown?
- 1 point
- How many points is a two-point conversion worth?
- 2 points
- How many points is a field goal worth?
- 3 points
- How many points is a safety worth?
- 2 points
- How many downs does an offense get to advance the ball 10 yards?
- 4 downs
- What happens if the offense fails to gain 10 yards in four downs?
- Possession of the ball turns over to the other team
- What position is responsible for throwing passes and directing the offense?
- Quarterback
- What position primarily blocks for the quarterback and running backs on the offensive line?
- Offensive lineman
- What position runs with the ball from behind the line of scrimmage?
- Running back
- What position catches passes and is typically positioned wide on the field?
- Wide receiver
- What defensive position lines up directly across from the offensive line to stop the run and rush the passer?
- Defensive lineman
- What defensive position covers wide receivers to prevent completed passes?
- Cornerback
- How long is each quarter in a standard NFL game?
- 15 minutes