Jets Quarterbacks Spread the Ball to Many Receivers in Preseason Game
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The New York Jets played a preseason game in Pittsburgh.
Many different receivers caught the ball.
The quarterbacks passed the ball to many players.
This is called getting in on the action.
A preseason game is not a real game. It helps teams get ready.
Coaches watch the games to pick the best players.
The Jets wanted to see many receivers play.
Many players got a chance to catch the ball.
This helps the team find good players for the season.
The game was against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fans watched the young players try hard.
The Jets coaches were happy with the game.
Vocabulary4 words
- preseason
- games before the real season starts
- receivers
- players who catch the ball
- quarterbacks
- players who throw the ball
- action
- exciting things happening in a game
Quiz
Answer key
1. The New York Jets 2. To get teams ready for the season 3. Yes
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The New York Jets played a _____ game in Pittsburgh.
Many different _____ caught the ball.
The _____ passed the ball to many players.
This is called getting in on the _____.
A preseason game is not a real game. It helps teams get _____.
Coaches watch the games to pick the best _____.
The Jets wanted to see many receivers _____.
Many players got a chance to catch the _____.
This helps the team find good players for the _____.
The game was against the Pittsburgh _____.