Football Crossword Puzzles

Tackle our challenging Football crossword puzzles at Grid Genius and test your knowledge of NFL history, legendary players, and iconic gridiron moments.

About Football Crosswords

Dive deep into the world of touchdowns, legendary quarterbacks, and historic Super Bowl moments with our captivating Football crosswords. Whether you are a die-hard fan of fierce college rivalries or professional NFL dynasties, these puzzles will challenge your knowledge of the sport's greatest franchises and players. Grab your playbook and see if you have what it takes to complete the perfect drive across the puzzle grid!

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Crossword clues used in football puzzles, with answers and links to play.

The dreaded week when your star player rests

BYE (3)

Digital waiting list for players you want to target next

QUEUE (5)

Practice run to test out different selection strategies

MOCK (4)

Acronym determining a player's typical selection spot

ADP (3)

The league manager who collects dues and settles disputes

COMMISH (7)

Your overarching plan for building a winning team

STRATEGY (8)

Swapping a running back for a wide receiver with a rival

TRADE (5)

The giant grid displaying everyone's selections

BOARD (5)

What ticks down when it is your turn to choose

CLOCK (5)

First-round selection who ruins your entire season

BUST (4)

Estimated points a player will score in a given week

PROJECTION (10)

Free agent pool you'll rush to after week one injuries

WAIVERS (7)

Reliable elite player you start every single week

STUD (4)

Scoring format that rewards catching the football

PPR (3)

Finding a great player rounds later than they should go

VALUE (5)

Your complete list of drafted gridiron warriors

ROSTER (6)

Bonus yardage gained after securing the football (Abbr.)

YAC (3)

Selecting a star running back's direct backup for insurance

HANDCUFF (8)

Metric indicating a player's typical selection position (Abbr.)

ADP (3)

Cheat sheet lists ordered from best to worst

RANKINGS (8)

Common selection format that slithers back and forth

SNAKE (5)

An elite, set-and-forget fantasy asset

STUD (4)

Versatile lineup spot for a runner, receiver, or tight end

FLEX (4)

A first-round pick who completely ruins your season

BUST (4)

Grouping of players with similar projected output

TIER (4)

Insurance policy against mid-season injuries on your squad

DEPTH (5)

Shady, league-ruining cooperation between two managers

COLLUSION (9)

Format where you bid imaginary dollars to build a team

AUCTION (7)

Scoring format where volume receivers reign supreme (Abbr.)

PPR (3)

The dreaded week your MVP quarterback is on vacation

BYE (3)

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