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1. With 1:42 left in the second quarter, the Panthers quarterback throws a perfect strike to his wide receiver. The receiver, successfully making the catch, fumbles the football after being hit at the Falcons 32-yard line. Another Panthers receiver scoops up the loose football after it rolls back to the 34-yard line and carries it, untouched, into the end zone. Is this a touchdown? Yes No

2. On 4th and 7, the Raiders are forced to punt from their own 34-yard line. The punt is deflected by a Broncos rusher, who runs into, but does not knock down, the punter. What penalty, if any, does the referee call here? No penalty. This is a legal play. Running into the kicker (5 yards and Oakland repeats fourth down from their 39-yard line) Illegal contact (5 yards and automatic first down for Oakland) Unsportsmanlike conduct (15 yards and automatic first down for Oakland)

3. In 2003, which two NFL teams were impacted when Commissioner Paul Tagliabue invoked Rule 17, Article 9 of the NFL Rules, which allows the Commissioner to schedule a game at an alternate site in the event of an emergency? San Francisco and San Diego Detroit and San Diego Indianapolis and San Diego Miami and San Diego

4. The Vikings find themselves 2nd and 8 on the Rams 39-yard line. At the snap of the ball, the Vikings fullback and one of their wide receivers are in motion. What penalty, if any, should the referee call here? Illegal motion No penalty. This is a legal play. Illegal procedure Illegal shift

5. Looking to take advantage of a backup linebacker's blazing speed, the Steelers coach inserts him into the lineup for one play to replace a starting wide receiver. The backup linebacker doesn't notify the officials that he's going to play wide receiver prior to joining the huddle. On the play, the Steelers throw to another receiver, who beats a Browns defensive back for a 67-yard catch. Does the play stand? Yes No

6. According to the NFL Rules, linebackers and centers wear jersey numbers in what range? 60 through 79 50 through 69 90 through 99 80 through 89

7. The Buccaneers attempt a 47-yard field goal. The kick is short, and is caught in the air by a Packers safety stationed at his own 3-yard line. The safety gets some key blocks and takes the ball all the way to the Buccaneers end zone. Is this a touchdown? Yes No

8. After scoring a go-ahead touchdown against the 49ers, a Lions receiver rips off his helmet in the end zone and starts to dance. The official nearest him throws a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. How does the referee enforce this penalty? After the PAT Try, 10 yards from the normal kickoff spot. After the PAT Try, 15 yards from the normal kickoff spot. No touchdown. 15 yards from the previous spot and repeat the down. On the PAT Try, 8 yards from the normal PAT Try spot.

9. In a PAT try situation, the defensive team can never score any points. True False

10. The Patriots punt to the Jaguars. The ball bounces off the foot of a Patriots player at the Jaguars 26-yard line. The Jaguars return man immediately scoops up the ball and runs downfield. The Patriots finally tackle him at their 47-yard line and recover the subsequent fumble at that spot. Do the Patriots get to keep the ball? Yes No