When on offense, you can choose to run, pass (long or short), punt, call time out or kick a field goal (if you're within field goal range). When you throw a pass, you get an opportunity to answer more questions than when you keep the ball on the ground by running. On kickoffs, the more questions you answer correctly, the longer your runback. You can kick an extra point or go for a two-point conversion after you score a touchdown.

When playing defense, you can select from the following plays: run defense, short zone, nickel, blitz and block kick. If you simply want to stop the clock, you can call time out. Answering questions correctly will enable you to perform such defensive heroics as block kicks, get sacks, make interceptions and tackle players.