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13 American Football quizzes and 130 American Football trivia questions.
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  Puzzling NFL Teams   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An anagram of some NFL teams with all the letters and hints provided! I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 12 09
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  Super Bowl Anagram   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Loaded with clues, an anagram about the Super Bowls in the NFL. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 17 08
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  NFL Hall of Fame Anagrams [2]   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another anagram puzzle with clues and the letters! You identify the NFL Hall of Fame great! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 07 09
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  Super Bowl MVP Anagrams   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
By the clues and the anagram, see if you can identify who the Super Bowl MVP was. This one might be a challenge. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 11 09
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  Madden NFL Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Former NFL broadcaster John Madden has worked with video game companies to produce an annual series of Madden NFL video games. See if you can identify these players on the cover. All letters and clues provided! Have fun. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 28 09
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430 plays
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  NFL Quarterback Anagrams   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the letters and hints are here you for you! I hope that you have fun. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 19 09
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  NFL Team Name Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about some NFL teams by name with some hints. Some current and some teams of the past in the NFL. I hope that you have fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 22 07
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752 plays
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  NFL Mixed Anagrams    
Multiple Choice
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A mixture of NFL things all balled into clues and letters to help you with this anagram. Good luck! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 21 10
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  NFL Player Anagrams   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An anagram with hints of some NFL greats. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 22 07
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494 plays
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  NFL Hall of Famer Anagrams [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An anagram of NFL Hall of Famers with clues to help! I hope that you have fun. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 06 09
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327 plays
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  NFL Team Anagrams: Part II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This my second installment of anagrams of NFL team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Feb 22 07
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  NFL Team Anagrams: Part I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz done in anagrams that give the answers to NFL team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Feb 22 07
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  NFL Team Anagrams: Part III    
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This is my third and final installment of anagrams of NFL team cities and mascots.
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Feb 22 07
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American Football Trivia Questions
1. In 2001, Super Bowl XXXV was played. On the defense was this player who was like A WRY ISLE, stationary when he had to be, then would erupt like a volcano. Who led these Baltimore Ravens and was this Super Bowl MVP?

From Quiz Super Bowl MVP Anagrams

Answer: Ray Lewis

The Ravens embarrassed the New York Giants 34-7. Lewis was a Raven middle linebacker. He was the first defensive player to be named Super Bowl MVP since Richard Dent of the Bears won it in 1986.

2. This quarterback wanted to be the EVENT GUY, SO when he took the snaps instead of Joe Montana, he wanted to as great as Joe. Drafted by the Buccaneers, he came to the 49ers in his third season. Who is this Hall of Fame quarterback?

From Quiz NFL Quarterback Anagrams

Answer: Steve Young

Young became a 49er in 1987. He took a backseat to the great Montana, until Joe left for the Chiefs after the 1992 season. It was all Young from there. In his second season as a full-time starter, Steve led the 49ers to a Super Bowl XXIX win over the Chargers. Young retired in 1999, then was inducted into the hall in 2005.

3. This 2008 12-4 team went all the way to the Super Bowl, and had a special banana and GUEST SHERBERT SPLIT ready for the Arizona Cardinals. Who was this team that won Super Bowl XLIII?

From Quiz Puzzling NFL Teams

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers were led by QB Ben Roethlisberger, and defeated the Kurt Warner led Cardinals 27-23. The game was topped off by a historical six-yard catch from Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds left to give the Steelers the victory.

4. This Hall of Fame quarterback did not have a TINY OAK ARM, he had a big one, and threw to the likes of Jay Novacek, Michael Irvin, and Tommie Agee. He threw for almost 33,000 yards in his career. Who was this 2006 Hall of Fame inductee?

From Quiz NFL Hall of Fame Anagrams [2]

Answer: Troy Aikman

The Cowboys had not experienced a quality quarterback in a few seasons when Aikman came around, and he filled the void very well. Troy went to six consecutive Pro Bowls. He played his entire career with the star on his helmet from 1989-2000, and was forced to retire due to more than his share of concussions.

5. The first Super Bowl pitted the Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won Super Bowl I by a score of 35-10. Which quarterback raised the START BARR by throwing the first touchdown in Super Bowl history?

From Quiz Super Bowl Anagram

Answer: Bart Starr

Max McGee reeled in the 37-yard pass from Bart Starr in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Chiefs' Curtis McClinton took in the second touchdown of the game, receiving a seven-yard toss from Len Dawson. Jim Taylor of the Packers led all rushers, running for 56 yards in the game. The Packers would also go on to win Super Bowl II against Oakland, 33-14.

6. This team had the best record in the NFL in the 2006 season. Who wore RAGGED CHASE IRONS?

From Quiz NFL Team Name Anagrams

Answer: San Diego Chargers

Under the helm of Marty Schottenheimer, the Chargers went 14-2 in 2006. They had the best record in the NFL ahead of the Ravens and Bears who each went 13-3.

7. Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins rushed for over 1000 yards in one season. Amazingly, his teammate rushed for 1000 yards in the same season also. Who was MY SOURR CRIMER, Csonka's Dolphin teammate?

From Quiz NFL Player Anagrams

Answer: Mercury Morris

Their historical season was 1972, and saw the Miami Dolphins go undefeated all the way to the Super Bowl, and won against the Redskins. Csonka rushed for 1117 yards, while Morris rushed for exactly 1000 yards.

8. This Cowboy wore the number 12 throughout his entire career. Who is this GREAT CHARUBOS?

From Quiz NFL Hall of Famer Anagrams [1]

Answer: Roger Staubach

Roger came from the Naval Academy when he joined the Cowboys in 1969. 11 seasons later, he hung up his cleats with 2958 pass completions, and appearing the Pro Bowl six times. He was a 1985 hall inductee.

9. Do you think that Marty Schottenheimer told this team to "NEVER SCOWL BLAND" while he was their head coach?

From Quiz NFL Team Anagrams: Part III

Answer: Cleveland Browns

The Browns are named after their first head coach, Paul Brown. Brown tried to play it off by saying that the team was actually named after boxing great Joe "The Brown Bomber" Louis.

10. Did you know that Doak Walker was once a TONSIL EDITOR?

From Quiz NFL Team Anagrams: Part I

Answer: Detroit Lions

Doak is just one of the many great players to dawn the Honolulu blue and silver jersey. The Lions are also one of only two teams who regularly host a game on Thanksgiving Day.

11. Is there an ALTERNATE POND SWING where this team can hangout when the season is over?

From Quiz NFL Team Anagrams: Part II

Answer: New England Patriots

The Patriots won 3 Super Bowls in 4 years from 2001-2004. They also made one the best draft day decisions of all time by drafting Tom Brady in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

12. This player had his OZ TUNA HYMN ON when he became the first career Cincinnati Bengal to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who was this offensive tackle?

From Quiz NFL Mixed Anagrams

Answer: Anthony Munoz

Munoz was a offensive tackle who played his entire career from 1980-1992 for the Bengals. He made the Pro Bowl 11 times in his career. Anthony also caught seven passes for 18 yards and four touchdowns. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.

13. He came from A DRY TOMB, and was the first New England Patriot in franchise history to be named Super Bowl MVP. Who is he?

From Quiz Super Bowl MVP Anagrams

Answer: Tom Brady

Brady was Super Bowl XXXVI MVP in 2002 against the Rams. Although Ram quarterback Kurt Warner kept the ball for seven minutes longer than New England, the Patriots won 20-17.

14. Like a WAR TREK URN, this quarterback went from bagging groceries to being a NFL MVP twice. He began his career with the Rams and led them to two Super Bowls. Who is this quarterback that is not afraid of the number 13?

From Quiz NFL Quarterback Anagrams

Answer: Kurt Warner

Kurt led the Rams to Super Bowl XXXIV and XXXVI. He also played for the Giants and Arizona Cardinals, then took the Cardinals to a Super Bowl XLIII loss against the Steelers in 2009.

15. This 2008 team started the season by sitting on a NITRIDE STOOL, and went on to lose all 16 games in the season. Which dismal team was this?

From Quiz Puzzling NFL Teams

Answer: Detroit Lions

With the Lions' no-win season, they obviously finished last in the NFC North. For many seasons prior, the Lions' offensive line had many problems with protecting their quarterbacks, and 2008 was no different by allowing their signal-caller to be sacked another 52 times. Nobody seemed to want to take the snaps as the Lions shared the quarterback spot with five players in the season. The team was "led" by head coach Rod Marinelli.

16. Looking like an ODD EERIE EGG, this Tennessee Titan running back was the feature of "Madden NFL 2001". Who was this that led the NFL in the previous season with the most carries, wearing the number 27?

From Quiz Madden NFL Anagrams

Answer: Eddie George

George played his first season in 1996 with the Houston Oilers, then made the move with the team in 1997 to become the Tennessee Titans. Carrying the ball for 1962 combined yards in 2000, he carried the ball 403 times.

17. In Super Bowl XXXI, which defensive lineman that had EGG WHITE IRE, set a record for sacking Drew Bledsoe three times in the game?

From Quiz Super Bowl Anagram

Answer: Reggie White

For the first time in 29 seasons, the Green Bay Packers were once again Super Bowl champions. As the story went, Brett Favre hit Andre Rison with a 54-yard touchdown on the Packers' second play from scrimmage. It was all downhill from there, including Desmond Howard's 99-yard kickoff return. It was not a good day for Drew Bledsoe or New England, with his three sackings from Mr. White, he also threw four interceptions in the game. Green Bay defeated the Patriots 35-21.

18. This 2006 franchise played in a Texas city for 37 seasons before moving. Who had a TENSE TENNIS SEAT?

From Quiz NFL Team Name Anagrams

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The franchise began as the Houston Oilers in 1960. They moved to Tennessee for the 1997 season to become the Tennessee Oilers, then changed their name to Titans in 1999.

19. Being one of the famous Rams' Fearsome Foursome, this tremendous defensive line of the 1960s created havoc on quarterbacks. Who is ROGER RISEY, who wore the number 76?

From Quiz NFL Player Anagrams

Answer: Rosey Grier

The others were Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen, and Deacon Jones. The original name 'Fearsome Foursome' was created by the line of the Detroit Lions.

20. This Viking and Giant didn't only scramble eggs in his life. He went to the Pro Bowl nine times, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. Who is FRANK TAN TONER?

From Quiz NFL Hall of Famer Anagrams [1]

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

From 1961-1966, Tarkenton was a Viking. In his first season as a Giant in 1967, he passed for 3000 yards for his first time. After five seasons with the Giants, he returned to Minnesota for another seven seasons. Fran passed for 47,003 yards in his career.

21. Would this team dine on BETTER RUTHLESS PIGS after one of their many Super Bowl championships?

From Quiz NFL Team Anagrams: Part III

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh won their first Super Bowl in 1974, and then they won it again in '75, '78 and '79, all with Terry Bradshaw at the helm.

22. Do you think that Joe Klecko was ever called YON WEST JERK when he played for this team?

From Quiz NFL Team Anagrams: Part II

Answer: New York Jets

The Jets are home to NFL hall of famers Weeb Ewbank, Don Maynard, Joe Namath, John Riggins and Ronnie Lott. The Jets also won the Super Bowl in 1968.

23. It could have been said that he was a HOT ARM GOAT because he was the very first Pro Bowl MVP in 1951. Who was this Hall of Fame quarterback?

From Quiz NFL Mixed Anagrams

Answer: Otto Graham

Otto Graham was a Cleveland Brown from 1946-1955. The 1951 Pro Bowl was his second appearance, and he took the very first MVP Award. He took the Browns to a 11-1 record in the season in 1951. Five times in his career, Otto led the league in passing yards. He was a 1965 NFL Hall of Fame inductee.

24. This Super Bowl player was the first one on the losing team to receive the MVP Award. His OH LUCKY CHEW must have been with him during the game. Who was this Dallas Cowboy?

From Quiz Super Bowl MVP Anagrams

Answer: Chuck Howley

It was Super Bowl V that pitted the Colts against the Cowboys in January 1971. It was not only the first time a player won the MVP Award for the losing team, it was also the first time that a quarterback did not win the award. Howley was a linebacker and had two interceptions in addition to numerous tackles. The Colts won the game 16-13.

25. The 2008 NFL season found many TEAMS INVOKING SIN by management cracking down on off-field activities. This team won their division with a 10-6 record, but lost to the Eagles in the NFC Wildcard game. Which team was this?

From Quiz Puzzling NFL Teams

Answer: Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings won the NFC North by one game over the Bears. They were led by the arm of Gus Frerotte and the legs of Adrian Peterson. 2009 saw a new quarterback for the team in the name of Brett Favre.

26. Nobody ever knew if he had a SEA HOBBY, and his nickname of 'Bullet' might dispell that. He played nine of his ten seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and was once termed, "the fastest man in the world". Who was this wide receiver?

From Quiz NFL Hall of Fame Anagrams [2]

Answer: Bob Hayes

Hayes was a rookie in 1965, and with the help of quarterback Don Merideth, led the league in receiving touchdowns in his first two seasons. His final season was as a 49er in 1975. He wore the number 22 with both teams. The hall took Bob in 2009.

27. A quarterback was featured on the cover of "Madden NFL 2002". His posse treated him like A PEEP LED CRUP NUT, and even had their own colors of purple. Who was this that wore the number 11?

From Quiz Madden NFL Anagrams

Answer: Daunte Culpepper

Feeling a little jinxed, Daunte led the league in 2002 with 23 interceptions. He played for seven seasons with the Vikings, and in 2008 played in five games for the Lions, which they lost them all. The Lions went winless in the entire 2008 season.

28. This 2006 team began under its franchise under a different name. Who had BIG COACH EARS?

From Quiz NFL Team Name Anagrams

Answer: Chicago Bears

The Bears began their franchise as the Decatur Staleys in 1920. Under George Halas, the team became the Chicago Staleys in 1921, then the Bears in 1922. In 1934, Halas took his team to a perfect 13-0-0 season. In 1942, Halas and the Bears went 11-0-0.

29. This Hall of Fame running back played all but one season as a Cowboy, wearing the number 33. Who is TROTTED SONY, who was the 1976 Heisman winner?

From Quiz NFL Player Anagrams

Answer: Tony Dorsett

The familiar number 33 took handoffs from Roger Staubach and Danny White. Tony was a four-time Pro Bowler, and spent his final season as a Bronco in 1988. He was a 1994 Hall of Fame inductee.

30. The familiar foot that wore the number three for the Kansas City Chiefs, also played for the Packers and Vikings. Who is RUSTED JEANN?

From Quiz NFL Hall of Famer Anagrams [1]

Answer: Jan Stenerud & Jan Stenrued & Jan Stenreud

Jan was the first soccer style kicker in the NFL. After 13 seasons in Kansas City, he moved to Green Bay for four seasons. In 1984 and 1985, he wore Minnesota's uniform. Seven times he scored 100 points in a season. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.

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