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NFL Team Nicknames Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about team nicknames during different eras.

A multiple-choice quiz by thug56. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thug56

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,712

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team was given the nickname "The Ain'ts" during the 1980 NFL season? Hint

New Orleans Saints

Carolina Panthers

Dallas Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team's offense was given the nickname "Air Coryell" during the 1980 NFL season? Hint

Indianapolis Colts

Washington Redskins

Houston Oilers

San Diego Chargers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team was given the nickname "America's Team" in the 1979 NFL season? Hint

New York Jets

Washington Redskins

Dallas Cowboys

Green Bay Packers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team was given the nickname "Big Blue Wrecking Crew" in 1986? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Dallas Cowboys

New York Giants

Chicago Bears

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team was given the nickname "Blitz, Inc." in the 1999-2004 NFL seasons? Hint

Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers

Philadelphia Eagles

Baltimore Ravens

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team was given the nickname "Blitzburgh" during the mid-1990s? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Pittsburgh Steelers

Chicago Bears

Buffalo Bills

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team was given the nickname "The Cardiac Cats" during the late 1990s and early 2000s? Hint

Atlanta Falcons

Arizona Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles

Carolina Panthers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team was given the nickname "Doomsday Defense" in the 1970s? Hint

Dallas Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers

Chicago Bears

Cleveland Browns

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team was earned the nickname "The Gritz Blitz" in the 1977 NFL season? Hint

Chicago Bears

Atlanta Falcons

San Fransisco 49'ers

Kansas City Chiefs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team was given the nickname "The Yucks" during the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. Hint

San Diego Chargers

Cincinnati Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Indianapolis Colts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team was given the nickname "The Ain'ts" during the 1980 NFL season?

Answer: New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints were given this nickname due to a 14-loss season in 1980.

2. Which team's offense was given the nickname "Air Coryell" during the 1980 NFL season?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers offense was given this nickname in 1980 because of a high powered passing offense led by quarterback Dan Fouts and coach Dan Coryell.

3. Which team was given the nickname "America's Team" in the 1979 NFL season?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys were given this nickname in 1979 for having a large fan base outside of Dallas.

4. Which team was given the nickname "Big Blue Wrecking Crew" in 1986?

Answer: New York Giants

The New York Giants were given this nickname because of their strong defense when they won they won the Super Bowl.

5. Which team was given the nickname "Blitz, Inc." in the 1999-2004 NFL seasons?

Answer: Philadelphia Eagles

This nickname was given to the Eagles due to their strong defense during 1999-2004.

6. Which team was given the nickname "Blitzburgh" during the mid-1990s?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

This nickname was given to the Steelers defense because of their tendency to sack the opposing quarterbacks.

7. Which team was given the nickname "The Cardiac Cats" during the late 1990s and early 2000s?

Answer: Carolina Panthers

The Panthers were given this nickname because most of their games were decided in the final minute of regulation.

8. What team was given the nickname "Doomsday Defense" in the 1970s?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys defense earned this nickname by paving the way to two Super Bowls by the Cowboys in the 1970s.

9. What team was earned the nickname "The Gritz Blitz" in the 1977 NFL season?

Answer: Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons earned this nickname by having an all-star defense that would regularly get to the quarterback.

10. Which team was given the nickname "The Yucks" during the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s.

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were given this nickname for having double-digit loss seasons during the 1980s and 1990s.

Source: Author thug56

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