by Ardith Luckett
Step into the world of the NFL, where every play, penalty, and point hinges on a deep understanding of the rules. This quiz will challenge your grasp of the regulations that shape the game we all love. Are you ready to prove you’re a true NFL aficionado? Let’s get started!
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NFL Rules Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the minimum number of players required on the line of scrimmage for the offense?
5
6
7
8
2. How many points is a touchdown worth?
3
6
7
8
3. What is the penalty for a false start?
5 yards
10 yards
15 yards
Loss of down
4. How long is each quarter in an NFL game?
10 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
5. What is the term for when a defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive player?
Fumble
Interception
Sack
Safety
6. How many timeouts does each team get per half?
2
3
4
5
7. What is the penalty for intentional grounding?
Loss of down and 5 yards
Loss of down and 10 yards
Loss of down and spot of foul
Loss of down and 15 yards
8. What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during play?
10
11
12
13
9. What happens if a punted ball goes out of bounds?
The receiving team gets the ball at the spot where it went out of bounds.
The receiving team gets the ball at their own 20-yard line.
The receiving team gets the ball at their own 35-yard line.
The kicking team gets a 5-yard penalty.
10. How many yards are required for a first down?
5 yards
10 yards
15 yards
20 yards
11. What is the penalty for a defensive pass interference?
5 yards
10 yards
15 yards
Spot of the foul
12. How many points is a field goal worth?
1
2
3
4
13. What is the penalty for a delay of game?
5 yards
10 yards
15 yards
Loss of down
14. What is the term for when the ball is kicked through the opponent’s goalposts on a kickoff?
Field goal
Touchback
Safety
Onside kick
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