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Seattle Seahawks NEW

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  1. 1. Electrifying Action shade blinding opposing primetime secondaries
  2. 6. Smith-Njigba turning short option routes into runaway chains-movers
  3. 7. Smith holding the clipboard of destiny under center
  4. 9. Shorthand rallying cry shouted across Washington state hillsides
  5. 11. Spot among the roaring 68,000 overlooking Puget Sound
  6. 14. Beloved defensive tackle Ford whose stout run-stuffing anchors memories
  7. 18. UCLA bruiser complementing the backfield with downhill punishment
  8. 19. Defensive alignment MacDonald disguises until the very snap
  9. 21. Drew who led a famous 92-yard Monday night game-winning drive before departing
  10. 24. April symposium restocking the Pacific Northwest talent cupboard
  11. 25. Fifty-three-man collective overhauled for a fast, modern campaign
  12. 26. First-round defensive tackle disrupting inside gaps with brute leverage
  13. 27. NFC division contested against Rams, Cardinals, and 49ers

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  1. 2. Draft board novice earning stripes under fresh coordinators
  2. 3. Fant hauling in intermediate strikes over the middle
  3. 4. Takedown behind the line that unleashes a stadium foghorn
  4. 5. Hike that sets the new high-octane offensive motion swirling
  5. 8. A post-Carroll epoch dawning at Lumen Field
  6. 10. Tariq whose 4.26 speed and towering wingspan lock down the perimeter
  7. 12. Deep maritime shade anchoring the home primary textile palette
  8. 13. Avian mascot leaping along the tunnel or a five-man pressure package
  9. 15. Front office architect retaining ultimate roster authority
  10. 16. Offensive orchestrator hired from Montlake to spark explosive passing
  11. 17. Sam acquired via trade from Washington to back up the pocket
  12. 20. Indigenous wood-carved art lineage shaping the original 1976 helmet art
  13. 22. Charles holding down the vital left tackle ramparts
  14. 23. Legion legacy whose echoes the new regime attempts to recreate

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Seattle Seahawks

Medium · 15×15 · 26 words
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  1. 1. Artificial playing surfaces found inside various modern football domes
  2. 2. Championship vessel contested at Super XLVIII
  3. 5. Role held for fourteen seasons by charismatic leader Pete Carroll
  4. 6. Avian creature depicted in the franchise's fierce logo
  5. 8. Acoustic description of Lumen Field during visiting third downs
  6. 9. Secures an interception or secures a roster spot
  7. 11. College Navy hue worn on primary home jerseys
  8. 15. Gum-chewing head coach who guided Seattle to its first Super Bowl title
  9. 20. Eye-popping neon alternate jersey color known as 'Action'
  10. 21. Ordinal number retired by the organization in 1984 in honor of its fans
  11. 22. Unit of offensive progression, four of which are given to make ten yards
  12. 23. The numeral 12 hoisted atop the stadium before kickoff
  13. 24. Squad responsible for stopping drives and generating takeaways

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  1. 1. Bringing down a ballcarrier, or a protector along the offensive edge
  2. 2. Part two of the nickname for Seattle's legendary 2010s defensive backfield
  3. 3. Quarterback Russell who steered Seattle to back-to-back Super Bowl berths
  4. 4. Hall of Fame offensive tackle Walter, legendary number 71
  5. 7. The King_____, noisy multi-sport home of the team until 2000
  6. 10. Opening play that gets a half or overtime officially underway
  7. 12. Sure-handed wide receiver Tyler, renowned for toe-tap sideline catches
  8. 13. Rare defensive two-point score that also describes Chancellor or Thomas
  9. 14. Six-point score marked by an official raising both arms straight up
  10. 16. Running back's ground assault or defender's charge at the quarterback
  11. 17. First word in the feared secondary moniker followed by 'of Boom'
  12. 18. Scoring destination painted blue at the end of each field side
  13. 19. Outspoken All-Pro cornerback Richard who tipped the 2013 NFC title pass

NFL teams

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  1. 1. Spring gathering where franchises choose the best collegiate talent
  2. 4. Field units measured by down markers to chart offensive progress
  3. 8. Baltimore bird named in honor of a spooky Edgar Allan Poe poem
  4. 9. Youngest franchise in the league, debuting in Houston in 2002
  5. 10. The official 53-man list of athletes eligible to suit up on game day
  6. 13. Capital city roster that adopted their military-inspired moniker in 2022
  7. 17. Circular on-field conference where plays are whispered before lining up
  8. 18. Artificial playing surface spread across many indoor facilities
  9. 19. Diamond-encrusted jewelry awarded to the world champions
  10. 20. Twin Cities warriors summoned by the blast of a giant Gjallarhorn
  11. 21. New Orleans gridiron squad marching under a gold fleur-de-lis

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  1. 2. Los Angeles franchise that captured Super Bowl LVI on their home turf
  2. 3. Costumed entertainer hyping up crowds from the sideline
  3. 5. Colossal arena engineered to hold tens of thousands of screaming fans
  4. 6. Charlotte-based NFC South squad urging fans to Keep Pounding
  5. 7. Founding NFL franchise nicknamed the Monsters of the Midway
  6. 11. Green Bay institution owned entirely by community shareholders
  7. 12. Desert-dwelling flock that ranks as the oldest continuously run club in the league
  8. 14. South Florida aquatic squad that engineered the only undefeated season in 1972
  9. 15. Lightning-bolt decorated group sharing SoFi Stadium with the Rams
  10. 16. MetLife Stadium tenants who famously guaranteed a victory in Super Bowl III

Sunday Football Tailgate

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  1. 1. Fourth down decision, sometimes
  2. 2. Asphalt area where the Sunday morning magic happens
  3. 5. Tomato-based dip with a kick
  4. 6. What a team tries to manage late in the fourth quarter
  5. 8. The official start of the afternoon matchup
  6. 11. Melted cheese dip favored by gameday crowds
  7. 13. Patty flipped on the tailgate grate
  8. 14. Bite-sized treat before the main event

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  1. 1. Spiral through the air
  2. 3. Defensive move to bring down the ball carrier
  3. 4. Cheesy appetizer loaded with jalapenos and sour cream
  4. 7. Nickname for the oblong ball being tossed around
  5. 9. Yellow marker thrown by an official
  6. 10. Hot dog holder
  7. 12. Cold beverage cracked open before the game begins

football

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  1. 1. A long kick performed on fourth down
  2. 3. The total points earned by a side
  3. 4. A group of players working together

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  1. 1. Throwing the object to a teammate
  2. 2. Protective headgear worn by players

Pro Football Kickoff

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  1. 1. Fourth-down decision when out of field goal range
  2. 2. Flipped at midfield before the opening whistle
  3. 3. Action that begins the play from scrimmage
  4. 4. New England squad traveling to Seattle for the 2026 kickoff
  5. 8. When marching bands and analysts take over the field
  6. 10. A sustained series of offensive plays
  7. 11. Defensive edge rusher's position
  8. 12. Offensive lineman protecting the interior
  9. 13. Little stand used at the very beginning of the game

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  1. 1. Aerial attack initiated by the quarterback
  2. 2. The person pacing the sidelines with a headset
  3. 5. Pre-game parking lot celebration with food and fans
  4. 6. Official who throws yellow flags
  5. 7. One of 100 on the painted field
  6. 9. The 100-yard battleground

Football

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  1. 1. The first half of the field's nickname, before the iron
  2. 3. A second look at a play, usually frame-by-frame
  3. 6. The deepest runner in the offensive formation
  4. 7. A defensive hit that costs the leader some pocket change
  5. 9. Extra periods of play when sixty minutes just is not enough
  6. 11. An aerial delivery that skips the ground entirely
  7. 16. A trick play involving a handoff, a pitchback, and a deep pass
  8. 17. Giving up possession with a high-flying kick
  9. 18. A simple metal flipper that decides who starts the battle
  10. 20. Yellow upright target or a very straight route
  11. 21. A secretive circular meeting held in plain public view
  12. 22. An annual selection event where hope springs eternal for weak teams
  13. 23. The area behind the line where the backs prepare to move

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  1. 2. A long march downfield, no car required
  2. 4. A protective circle of linemen that quickly collapses
  3. 5. The specialist who usually only uses one foot to score
  4. 8. Quick click that gets everything moving on the turf
  5. 10. To steal a pass mid-air and head the other way
  6. 12. A receiver positioned far from the line, or a hair problem
  7. 13. The final stripe of chalk that separates glory from failure
  8. 14. A sudden rush that sends extra hunters after the passer
  9. 15. The imaginary line where the war of inches begins
  10. 19. Fake grass that offers real rug burn

college football

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  1. 1. A prominent conference in college football.
  2. 3. The grass or turf area where the game is played.

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  1. 2. A spike on the bottom of a shoe for traction.
  2. 3. A person who cheers for their favorite university team.

Fantasy Football Drafts

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  1. 1. What ticks down when it is your turn to choose
  2. 2. First-round selection who ruins your entire season
  3. 5. Practice run to test out different selection strategies
  4. 6. The giant grid displaying everyone's selections
  5. 8. Your overarching plan for building a winning team
  6. 10. Swapping a running back for a wide receiver with a rival
  7. 11. Finding a great player rounds later than they should go
  8. 13. The dreaded week when your star player rests
  9. 14. Scoring format that rewards catching the football

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  1. 1. The league manager who collects dues and settles disputes
  2. 3. Reliable elite player you start every single week
  3. 4. Estimated points a player will score in a given week
  4. 7. Free agent pool you'll rush to after week one injuries
  5. 9. Digital waiting list for players you want to target next
  6. 12. Acronym determining a player's typical selection spot

Fantasy Football Prep

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  1. 5. Format where you bid imaginary dollars to build a team
  2. 7. Grouping of players with similar projected output
  3. 9. Versatile lineup spot for a runner, receiver, or tight end
  4. 10. Selecting a star running back's direct backup for insurance
  5. 13. Your complete list of drafted gridiron warriors
  6. 14. A first-round pick who completely ruins your season
  7. 15. Metric indicating a player's typical selection position (Abbr.)

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  1. 1. Insurance policy against mid-season injuries on your squad
  2. 2. Bonus yardage gained after securing the football (Abbr.)
  3. 3. Common selection format that slithers back and forth
  4. 4. The dreaded week your MVP quarterback is on vacation
  5. 6. Shady, league-ruining cooperation between two managers
  6. 8. Cheat sheet lists ordered from best to worst
  7. 11. Scoring format where volume receivers reign supreme (Abbr.)
  8. 12. An elite, set-and-forget fantasy asset
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