Football for the Atari 2600, released as part of the Tele-Games series, is a classic sports video game that simulates American football. In this early example of the genre, players control simplified representations of football players on the field, executing plays and strategies to score touchdowns. The game features head-to-head competition between two players, emphasizing strategic play-calling and quick reactions. Its genre is sports, specifically focusing on American football, offering a rudimentary approximation of the real-life game within the constraints of the early console's capabilities.