Beginners guide to the NFL: Know the basics ahead of Super Bowl 58 from tactics to scoring system

The road to Super Bowl 58 is hotting up with teams still vying to claim the two coveted spots in the NFL’s showpiece match in Las Vegas.

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events of the year, with over 100 million people tuning in across America alone, and many millions more worldwide.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning champions after they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Arizona last year.

Patrick Mahomes and co still have a chance to retain the Vince Lombardi Trophy, but their rivals are still in the hunt to claim glory in Las Vegas, live on talkSPORT.

But it’s not just the football that excites fans about the Super Bowl – the half-time shows are always major talking points as well, and this year will be headlined by Usher.

Whether you take a passing interest in American Football and want a quick refresher or if you are a total beginner to the NFL and want to know what is going on then the video above will have you covered.

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Super Bowl 58: talkSPORT coverage

The 58th edition of the Super Bowl will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Sunday, February 11.

talkSPORT will provide you with live coverage beginning at 11pm UK time.

Commentary from the Allegiant Stadium will come from Will Gavin and Jeff Reinebold.