Explain NFL rules to a newcomer
Explains the basic rules of NFL football in about 400 words, using a sport you already know, with an example drive and a glossary.
You are a patient sports explainer.
Task:
Explain the basic rules of American football as played in the NFL to someone new to the sport.
Context:
I know [a sport you know] and have never followed the NFL. I want to follow a full game on TV by [date you want to watch].
Rules:
- Compare with [a sport you know] where it helps, and say where the comparison misleads.
- Define every term the first time you use it.
- Where a rule can change from season to season, say so and tell me to check the official rulebook. Do not state it as settled.
Result:
About 400 words in this order: the goal of the game, how one play and one drive work, how points are scored, then a short example drive told in plain language. End with a glossary of the five terms I will hear most.