Master the basics of football in just three days and better understand what’s happening on game day.
Whether you’re watching for the love of the game, for the people you love, or because you’re just tired of guessing what a “blitz” is — this challenge is your shortcut to confidence.
Over three days, you’ll learn to see the game in more detail.
What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Get to Know the Offense
Learn how the offense moves the ball down the field, the key positions (quarterback, running backs, receivers, tight ends, linemen), and how teams score points. You’ll start to recognize play calls and understand what’s actually happening before, during, and after the snap.
Day 2 – Get to Know the Defense
Discover the roles of the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary, and how they stop the offense. You’ll understand what a blitz is, how coverage works, and why a great defense really does win championships.
Day 3 – The Hidden Game-Changers: Special Teams & Ref Calls
Explore the third phase of football — kickoffs, punts, and field goals — and how these moments flip the game. You’ll also decode the most common referee calls so you’ll never be confused by a flag again.
Master the basics of football in just three days and better understand what’s happening on game day.
Whether you’re watching for the love of the game, for the people you love, or because you’re just tired of guessing what a “blitz” is — this challenge is your shortcut to confidence.
Over three days, you’ll learn to see the game in more detail.
What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Get to Know the Offense
Learn how the offense moves the ball down the field, the key positions (quarterback, running backs, receivers, tight ends, linemen), and how teams score points. You’ll start to recognize play calls and understand what’s actually happening before, during, and after the snap.
Day 2 – Get to Know the Defense
Discover the roles of the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary, and how they stop the offense. You’ll understand what a blitz is, how coverage works, and why a great defense really does win championships.
Day 3 – The Hidden Game-Changers: Special Teams & Ref Calls
Explore the third phase of football — kickoffs, punts, and field goals — and how these moments flip the game. You’ll also decode the most common referee calls so you’ll never be confused by a flag again.
Built by Rebecca Naveh - former former writer and social media voice for the Las Vegas Raiders (2010–2015) - the Football IQ challenge breaks down the game in simple, relatable ways that actually stick.
