Official League Rules
1.At the start of each game, captains from both teams shall meet at midfield for the coin toss to determine who shall start with the ball. The visiting team shall call the toss.
2.The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. The loser of the coin toss has the choice of direction.
3.The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has three (3) plays to cross midfield. Once a team crosses midfield, they have three (3) plays to score a touchdown.
4.If the offense fails to score, or fails to cross mid-field in 3 downs, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team starts its drive from its own 5-yard line.
5.Teams change sides after the first half. Possession changes to the team that started the game on defense.
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Week 11 NFL game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips and more
Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:16:59 ESTWhat to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for Week 11. -
Fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?
Sun, 17 Nov 2019 08:05:24 ESTAJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements. -
Kap throws for 8 teams, tells NFL, 'Stop running'
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:54:42 ESTColin Kaepernick completed a 40-minute workout for what his agent said were representatives from eight NFL teams at an Atlanta-area high school on Saturday. -
Source: 49ers' Kittle, Breida out vs. Cardinals
Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:42:35 ESTNiners tight end George Kittle will sit out Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to knee and ankle injuries, a source told ESPN. The 49ers also will be without RB Matt Breida (ankle), according to a source. -
Rivers wants to play on, will 'regroup' after '19
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 11:35:19 ESTChargers QB Philip Rivers says he'll evaluate his situation after the season -- and his contract -- ends, but his desire is to come back and play for the team with which he's spent all 16 seasons of his NFL career. -
Pats wary of Eagles TEs after Chung ruled out
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 14:48:38 ESTPatriots safety Patrick Chung, who had been limited in practice throughout the week with heel and chest injuries, will not play against the Eagles on Sunday. -
Dolphins sign WR Hurns to 2-year, $8M extension
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 16:34:15 ESTAllen Hurns, who has caught 13 passes for 170 yards and a TD in eight games this season, signed a two-year extension with the Dolphins through the 2021 season. -
Kalil, pulled out of retirement by Jets, goes on IR
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 16:44:40 ESTRyan Kalil has been placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury after an attempt at returning to practice this week ended after one day. -
Ex-Browns OC Haley says melee falls on Kitchens
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:07:53 ESTFormer Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley doesn't view Thursday's melee that got Myles Garrett indefinitely suspended as a "fluke" incident, telling SiriusXM that it "falls squarely" on coach Freddie Kitchens. -
Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 11
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:21:41 ESTMatthew Berry reveals his favorite and least favorite plays for Week 11, and recounts the events that led to his absence from this column last week.