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All About American Football

American football, explained from zero

Rules, tactics, stats and news in plain words, with a play board that shows why each play works.

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Defense
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Advantage offense

The cornerback stays in front of the short receiver, so nobody is left to cover the one running in behind. The safety has to come from a long way off.

Next games

Week 10

  • Commanders@Giants
    Thu, Nov 12
    20:15 ET
  • Patriots@Lions
    Sun, Nov 15
    09:30 ET
  • Bills@Jets
    Sun, Nov 15
    13:00 ET
  • Panthers@Saints
    Sun, Nov 15
    13:00 ET
  • Texans@Browns
    Sun, Nov 15
    13:00 ET
  • Jaguars@Titans
    Sun, Nov 15
    13:00 ET

Division leaders

Full standings
  • AFC EastBills7-1
  • AFC NorthSteelers6-2
  • AFC SouthJaguars6-2
  • AFC WestBroncos7-2
  • NFC EastGiants5-2-1
  • NFC NorthBears7-2
  • NFC SouthPanthers3-5
  • NFC West49ers7-1

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