The offensive side is the side that has possession of the football. The offense’s primary job, as a team, is to move the ball down the field toward the opponent’s end zone to sco… See more

In American Football the defense’s primary job, as a team, is to keep the offense from scoring points — by intercepting the ball, tackling members of the offense, and in general pre… See more

To understand and enjoy American football, get familiar with key terms and what they mean. Until you grasp basic football lingo, listening to announcers call an National Football Le… See more

Making sense of the penalties in American football can be tough — unless you have a handy list of common football penalties to refer to as you watch a game. Here are some brief … See more