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2005 NFL Playoffs Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the 2005 NFL season playoffs.

A multiple-choice quiz by reinelt62. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
reinelt62

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,884

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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837

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team was shut out in the wildcard round? Hint

New York Giants

Washington Redskins

Carolina Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these teams did not host a first round playoff game? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Washington Redskins

New England Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the AFC Divisional playoff, which Colts' player recovered Steeler Jerome Bettis' fumble at the end of the game, only to be tackled by Ben Roethlisberger?
? Hint

Nick Harper

Gary Brackett

Cato June

Bob Sanders

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Question 4 of 10

4. In an AFC Divisional playoff, which Patriot sprinted across the field on Champ Bailey's interception return, forcing a fumble at the Patriots' 1-yard line? Hint

Deion Branch

Daniel Graham

Benjamin Watson

Troy Brown

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Panthers receiver gashed the Bears for 12 catches, 218 yards, and 2 touchdowns en route to a 29-21 Panther win in the NFC Divisional Playoff? Hint

Keyshawn Johnson

Steve Smith

DeShaun Foster

Muhsin Muhammad

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 2005 NFL MVP played for one of the playoff teams. Which team did he play for? Hint

New England Patriots

Indianapolis Colts

Seattle Seahawks

San Diego Chargers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team hosted the AFC Championship game? Hint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Denver Broncos

Indianapolis Colts

New England Patriots

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which stadium hosted the NFC Championship game? Hint

Kingdome

Bank of America Stadium

SAFECO Field

Qwest Field

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Question 9 of 10

9. Superbowl XL was the 40th one played in the game's history. Which stadium hosted this game for the first time? Hint

Dolphins Stadium

Pontiac Silverdome

Ford Field

ALLTEL Stadium

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the MVP of Superbowl XL? Hint

Ben Roethlisberger

Troy Polamalu

Jerome Bettis

Hines Ward

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team was shut out in the wildcard round?

Answer: New York Giants

The Giants were blanked, 23-0 by the Panthers, in an embarrassing home loss.

2. Which of these teams did not host a first round playoff game?

Answer: Washington Redskins

The Redskins won on the road against the Bucs in the first round, 17-10.

3. In the AFC Divisional playoff, which Colts' player recovered Steeler Jerome Bettis' fumble at the end of the game, only to be tackled by Ben Roethlisberger? ?

Answer: Nick Harper

Harper was stabbed earlier that week by his wife. The Colts went on to lose the game, 21-18.

4. In an AFC Divisional playoff, which Patriot sprinted across the field on Champ Bailey's interception return, forcing a fumble at the Patriots' 1-yard line?

Answer: Benjamin Watson

It didn't matter, as Denver was able to score on its ensuing possession to help beat the Patriots, 27-13.

5. Which Panthers receiver gashed the Bears for 12 catches, 218 yards, and 2 touchdowns en route to a 29-21 Panther win in the NFC Divisional Playoff?

Answer: Steve Smith

Smith was a force to be reckoned with in 2005, winning the NFLs Comeback Player of the Year award.

6. The 2005 NFL MVP played for one of the playoff teams. Which team did he play for?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

The player was Shaun Alexander, who led the league in rushing and set a then-NFL record for touchdowns with 28.

7. Which team hosted the AFC Championship game?

Answer: Denver Broncos

Home field advantage didn't help as the Steelers were able to walk away with a 34-17 victory.

8. Which stadium hosted the NFC Championship game?

Answer: Qwest Field

Qwest Field was home to the Seahawks, who won the NFC Championship game 34-14 over the Panthers.

9. Superbowl XL was the 40th one played in the game's history. Which stadium hosted this game for the first time?

Answer: Ford Field

It was the second time the game was played in Detroit, after San Francisco's 26-21 victory over Cincinnati in Superbowl XVI.

10. Who was the MVP of Superbowl XL?

Answer: Hines Ward

The Steelers captured their fifth Super Bowl after victories in Superbowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV.

Source: Author reinelt62

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