Challenge Your NFL Acumen
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I am passed but never greet. I am caught but never steal. I am inflated with air but have no lungs. Teams fight fiercely to possess me. What am I?
Answer: The Football
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I represent a single point, or sometimes two, attempted after the end zone is breached. Precision is key to my success. What am I?
Answer: The Point After Touchdown (PAT)
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I wear black and white but am not a penguin. I enforce the rules with a whistle and a flag. My decisions are final, though often debated. Who am I?
Answer: An NFL Referee
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My home is famously frozen, yet my supporters bring the warmth with unique headwear. We have a rich history and many championships to our name, named after industry, not a beast. Which team am I?
Answer: The Green Bay Packers
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I am a trophy named after a legendary coach. To win me is the ultimate goal each season. My gleam reflects the dreams of every player. What am I?
Answer: The Lombardi Trophy
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I mark the distance to a new beginning, typically ten yards away. Two poles connected by a measure define my span on the sideline. What am I?
Answer: The Chains (for a first down)
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I am a sudden change of plan, often shouted by the quarterback before the snap. I aim to exploit a perceived weakness or react to the defensive formation. What am I?
Answer: An Audible
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I am a defensive gamble, a rush of more than the typical front four. If I succeed, the quarterback feels pressure; if I fail, a big play for the offense might be in store. What am I?
Answer: A Blitz
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I am the term for when a defensive player legally catches a forward pass thrown by the offense. This results in an immediate change of possession. What am I?
Answer: An Interception
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I am a designated area at each end of the field. Crossing into me with possession of the ball results in the game’s highest single point value. What am I?
Answer: The End Zone
