NFL Positions Challenge

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The following claims were verified through Perplexity Sonar before the questions were finalised. The host can reference any of them during play:

• The center is the player who begins every play from scrimmage by snapping the ball to the quarterback.
• The quarterback receives the ball from the center at the start of each play and decides whether to pass, hand off, or run.
• The quarterback is considered the most influential offensive position because the team's progress depends on his success.
• The tailback (also known as the halfback or running back) is typically a team's primary ball carrier on rushing plays.
• Wide receivers are pass-catching specialists whose main job is to run pass routes and get open for passes.
• Tight ends are versatile players who line up next to the offensive tackles and can both block defenders and receive passes.
• Guards are the linemen positioned directly to the left and right of the center and often perform pull blocks to reinforce the line.
• Cornerbacks attempt to prevent successful passes by swatting the ball away from the receiver or catching the pass themselves.
• Return specialists are responsible for catching kicked balls on kickoffs or punts and running them back.
• The long snapper is responsible for making the long snaps required for field goals, PATs, and punts.
• A football team has 11 players on the field at once for both offense and defense, totaling 22 players on the field.
• Safeties patrol the deep field to help stop big plays and cover receivers who get past the cornerbacks.