Objective: The primary aim in American football is to score touchdowns (6 points) by getting the ball into the opposing team’s end zone or to score field goals (3 points) by kicking the ball through the goalposts. Game Duration: A game consists of four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes (in the NFL), with a halftime break in between the second and third quarters. If the game is tied after regulation, overtime periods may be played. Field: The field is 120 yards long (including two 10-yard end zones) and 53.3 yards wide. Downs: The offense has four attempts (downs) to advance the ball at least 10 yards. If they succeed, they get another set of four downs. If they fail, the other team takes possession.

Objective: The primary aim in American football is to score touchdowns (6 points) by getting the ball into the opposing team’s end zone or to score field goals (3 points) by kicking the ball through the goalposts. Game Duration: A game consists of four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes (in the NFL), with a halftime break in between the second and third quarters. If the game is tied after regulation, overtime periods may be played. Field: The field is 120 yards long (including two 10-yard end zones) and 53.3 yards wide. Downs: The offense has four attempts (downs) to advance the ball at least 10 yards. If they succeed, they get another set of four downs. If they fail, the other team takes possession.