What Is the Two-Minute Warning in Football?
The two-minute warning is an automatic timeout when the game clock hits two minutes in each half. It still exists in the current NFL rules.
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What Is a Field Goal in Football?
A field goal is a kick through the uprights worth three points in the NFL. Learn how it works and how it differs from an extra point.
What Is a Pick-Six in Football?
A pick-six is an interception returned all the way for a touchdown, worth six points. Here is how it happens and why it swings games.
What Is the Red Zone in Football?
The red zone in football is the area from the defense's 20-yard line to the goal line. Learn what it means, why it matters, and where the name came from.
What Is a Fumble in Football?
A fumble in football is when a ball carrier loses possession before being downed. Learn the NFL rules, recovery, and when it isn't a fumble.
What Is Play Action in Football?
Play action in football is a pass that starts with a fake handoff. Learn how the play fake fools defenders and why it buys the quarterback time.
What Is an Onside Kick in Football?
An onside kick is a short kickoff a team tries to recover itself. Learn how the 10-yard rule works and how NFL onside kick rules have changed.
What Is Holding in Football?
Holding in football is illegally grabbing or restraining a player without the ball. Learn offensive vs defensive holding and the yardage penalties.
What Is a Blitz in Football?
A blitz in football sends extra pass rushers at the quarterback. Learn the types, when defenses blitz, and the risks of leaving coverage short.
What Is a Tight End in Football?
A tight end in football is a hybrid of a blocker and a receiver. Learn where a tight end lines up, why they are eligible, and their role on offense.
What Is a Touchback in Football?
A touchback in football is a dead-ball play worth no points; the receiving team takes over at a set yard line. Here is how it differs from a safety.
What Is a Hail Mary in Football?
A Hail Mary in football is a long, desperation forward pass thrown toward the end zone as time runs out, hoping for a last-second touchdown.
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