A slot, also known as an expansion slot (or ISA slot, PCI, or AGP slot) is a small rectangular piece of plastic on a computer motherboard that provides a place for an expansion card to be inserted. The expansion card typically contains circuitry that adds functionality, such as a video acceleration chip or extra memory capacity. Most desktop computers come with a set of expansion slots, and many laptops also have one.

The slot is a very important position in the NFL, and there are some teams that have specialized players who excel in this area. These players are often smaller and quicker than traditional wide receivers, and they can be very difficult to defend. This has made the slot an extremely popular and valuable position in recent years.

While all wide receivers must have good route-running skills, Slot Receivers tend to excel in running precise routes. This is because they normally line up a little bit closer to the middle of the field than other wide receivers, and they must have perfect positioning in order to avoid being hit by opposing defenders. In addition to their excellent route-running, Slot Receivers are also very good at blocking. They block for running backs and other wide receivers on outside run plays, and they can also help to pick up blitzes from linebackers or secondary players.

Another role that Slot Receivers play is that of running the ball. They can be used on a variety of running plays, and they usually will be given the ball in motion as soon as the snap is taken. They then try to get to the outside of the defense and find open space where they can escape defenders.

Slot Receivers are very versatile, and they can be used in almost any situation in the offense. As a result, they are very important for most teams, and some players excel at this position and become superstars in the NFL. Some examples of this include Tyreek Hill, Cole Beasley, and Juju Smith-Schuster. These are players that have caught more passes, gained more yards, and scored more touchdowns from the slot than any other position in the NFL.