10 Facts about American Football

Friday, January 9th 2015. | Sports


Facts about American Football tell you about the most popular sport in America. During the extra point, the team can get 1 point.  The player who kicks to the field goal is called as the kicker. The punter is also in charge of kicking the ball but not for the extra point. Here are other facts about American football:

Facts about American Football 1: Running Back

Running Back has the job to run the ball during the game. But you can see them catching the ball and run with it. The famous running backs include Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Marshall Faulk and Ricky Williams.

Facts about American Football 2: a field goal

When a team can have a field goal, they earn 3 points. If they want bigger point, they need to create a touchdown. It is worth six points.

American Football Facts

American Football Facts

Facts about American Football 3: Quarterback

Quarterback is another important position in American football.  This player will throw the ball. You also spot the quarterback running with the ball. Brett Favre, Michael Vick, John Elway and Dan Marino are some famous quarterbacks.

Facts about American Football 4: Wide Receiver

Wide Receiver is the player who catches the ball during the game. Marvin Harrison, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens are some famous wide receivers.

American Football Image

American Football Image

Facts about American Football 5: New England Patriots

New England Patriots is the winner of Super Bowl 39 in 2005. This team defeated Philadelphia Eagles.

Facts about American Football 6: The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the championship game in NFL. The World Series is for the baseball, while the Stanley cup is for hockey.

American Football Pic

American Football Pic

Facts about American Football 7: the football field

The length of the football field is 100 yard. The end zones are not included in the length. To mark the first downs, the field will be sectioned in 10 10-yard segments.

Facts about American Football 8: Eli Manning

Eli Manning is one of the famous footballers. During 2007 season, he played for New York Giants. The team defeated The Patriots.

American Football Pictures

American Football Pictures

Facts about American Football 9: pro football team

Can you mention the pro football team in Florida? They are three pro football teams here. Those are The Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins. Find out facts about Alabama Football here.

Facts about American Football 10: Randy Moss

In 2007 season, Randy Moss played for New England Patriots. In this season, he took the record with his total 1,493 receiving yards.

Facts about American Football

Facts about American Football

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