NFL Positions Explained (Offense, Defense & Special Teams)
NFL positions split into offense, defense, and special teams, with 11 players per side. Here is what each role does, from quarterback to long snapper.
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What Is a Sack in Football?
A sack is when a defender tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw. Here is how sacks work, and how they are counted.
What Is a Safety in Football?
A safety in football is worth 2 points for the defense, scored when the ball-carrier is downed in his own end zone. Here is exactly how it happens.
How Do the NFL Playoffs Work?
The NFL playoffs are a single-elimination tournament of 14 teams that ends at the Super Bowl. Here is how seeding, byes, and the bracket work.
What Is Pass Interference in Football?
Pass interference is illegal contact that unfairly impedes a player from catching a catchable pass. How it is called, plus offensive vs defensive PI.
How Does NFL Overtime Work?
NFL regular-season overtime is a 10-minute modified sudden-death period. Playoff overtime guarantees both teams a possession. Here is how it works.
What Is a Two-Point Conversion in Football?
A two-point conversion is worth 2 points from the 2-yard line after a touchdown, instead of the 1-point kick. Here is how it works and when teams try it.
What Is a First Down in Football?
A first down gives an NFL offense a fresh set of four downs to gain 10 yards. Here is how downs, the line to gain, and first downs actually work.