NFL: Terminology
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What Is the Red Zone in American Football?
The red zone is the area from the opponent’s 20-yard line to the goal line, where play-calling and scoring decisions become more compressed.
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What Is Play Action in Football?
Play action is a pass play where the quarterback fakes a handoff first to freeze the defense, then throws. Here's why it works and when teams use it.
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What Is a Pick Six in Football? Meaning and Origin
A pick six is an interception returned for a touchdown, worth six points for the defense. Here is where the term comes from and why it swings games so hard.