1. When a defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive player

2. The team without possession of the ball, trying to prevent the offense from scoring

3. A player who carries the ball and runs with it

4. The action of throwing the ball from one player to another

4. A method of kicking the ball to the opposing team on fourth down

5. The player who leads the offense and throws passes

6. To physically impede the progress of an opposing player

7. The region on either side of the offensive line where linemen line up

8. A defensive player positioned deep in the secondary to prevent long passes

9. A defensive player positioned behind the defensive linemen

10. Six points scored by crossing the opponent's goal line with the ball

11. The period before the regular season when teams play exhibition games

12. The unit of measurement used to track how far a team has advanced the ball

13. The leader who instructs and guides the players on their team

14. The action of running with the ball to gain yardage