Sunday Football Tailgate

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Fourth down decision, sometimes (4)
• Asphalt area where the Sunday morning magic happens (3)
• Tomato-based dip with a kick (5)
• What a team tries to manage late in the fourth quarter (5)
• The official start of the afternoon matchup (7)
• Melted cheese dip favored by gameday crowds (5)
• Patty flipped on the tailgate grate (6)
• Bite-sized treat before the main event (5)

Down

• Spiral through the air (4)
• Defensive move to bring down the ball carrier (6)
• Cheesy appetizer loaded with jalapenos and sour cream (6)
• Nickname for the oblong ball being tossed around (7)
• Yellow marker thrown by an official (4)
• Hot dog holder (3)
• Cold beverage cracked open before the game begins (4)

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