American Football Rules
Master the game behind the fantasy - from touchdowns to tackles, learn what makes football America's favorite sport
The Basics
American Football is a strategic battle between two teams of 11 players each, fighting for territory on a 100-yard field. The goal? Advance the ball into the opponent's end zone to score points.
15 minutes each
100 yards + 2 end zones
Players on field per team
Scoring System
How teams put points on the board
Points
Ball crosses the goal line into the end zone
Points
Ball kicked through the uprights
Points
Tackle opponent in their own end zone
Points
After touchdown: kick (1pt) or play (2pt)
How the Game Works
The fundamental mechanics of American football
Teams have 4 attempts (downs) to advance the ball 10 yards and earn a new set of downs.
Teams have limited time to start each play and manage the game clock strategically.
Key Positions
The most important fantasy football positions
The field general who throws passes and leads the offense
Carries the ball and catches passes out of the backfield
Catches passes and runs precise routes downfield
Fun Football Facts
Impress your league mates with these amazing American football trivia and statistics
The average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl commercial in 2024 was $7 million!
Despite being 60 minutes of game time, the average NFL game lasts about 3 hours and 12 minutes.
The longest field goal in NFL history is 66 yards, kicked by Justin Tucker in 2021.
Over 50 million people play fantasy football in North America, making it a $7+ billion industry.
The Super Bowl is watched by over 100 million people in the US and broadcast in over 180 countries.
The fastest recorded speed by an NFL player is 23.24 mph, achieved by Tyreek Hill in 2016.
Only one team has ever completed a perfect undefeated season: the 1972 Miami Dolphins (17-0).
NFL teams now average 23.4 points per game, compared to 16.9 points per game in the 1970s.
American football evolved from rugby and soccer in the late 1800s, with the first game played in 1869.
Did You Know?
The NFL season consists of 18 weeks with each team playing 17 regular season games. The playoffs then determine which two teams will face off in the Super Bowl - the biggest single sporting event in America!