Football 101
Everything you need to actually understand the game — explained in plain English, with zero judgment.
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Football 101
DraftKings Explained: What Is Daily Fantasy Sports?
You've seen the DraftKings ads everywhere. But what actually is daily fantasy sports, how is it different from regular fantasy football, and do you need to know a lot about football to play?
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How Does the Football Clock Work?
An NFL game has 60 minutes on the clock — so why does it take 3 hours to watch? Here's how the football clock actually works, including all the ways it stops.
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What Is the Line of Scrimmage in Football?
You hear it mentioned on almost every play — but what exactly is the line of scrimmage? Here's the plain-English explanation of one of football's most important concepts.
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What Is Pass Interference in Football?
Pass interference is one of the most impactful — and most controversial — penalties in football. Here's what it means and why it can completely change a game.
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What Is Holding in Football?
It's one of the most common penalties in football — and one of the most complained about. Here's what holding actually means and why it gets called so often.
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Fantasy Football 101: What It Is and How to Play
Everyone at work is talking about their fantasy team and you have no idea what they mean. Here's your beginner's guide to fantasy football — what it is, how it works, and whether you should play.
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Does Preseason Football Actually Matter? (Depends Who You Ask)
Week 1 of the NFL preseason is here — and fans are already split. Some are celebrating. Some are spiraling. Here's what preseason actually means, and how much weight you should put on it.
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What Is a Sack in Football?
The crowd erupts, the defense celebrates, and the offense loses yards. A sack is one of the most impactful plays in football — here's exactly what it means.
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What Is the Red Zone in Football?
You've heard the announcers say it a hundred times — 'they're in the red zone!' But what does it actually mean, and why does everyone get so excited? Here's the plain-English answer.
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What Is a Blitz in Football?
The defense is sending extra rushers — the announcer yells 'they're blitzing!' — and suddenly everything speeds up. Here's what a blitz actually is and why teams use it.
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What Does '3rd and Long' Mean in Football?
You hear it all the time — '3rd and long,' '2nd and short,' '4th and inches.' What do those numbers actually mean? Here's the plain-English breakdown.
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Why Do Football Teams Punt? (And When Should They?)
You're watching a game and suddenly the offense gives the ball away on purpose. Why would any team do that? The answer makes a lot more sense than you'd think.
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15 Football Questions Beginners Are Afraid to Ask
Confused by downs, flags, the red zone or why players suddenly stop? Stephanie answers 15 common football questions beginners are often afraid to ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions Stephanie hears most often from people who are brand new to football. If yours isn't here, reach out — she loves a good football question.
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