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Quiz about 25 Seasons of Division Winners
Quiz about 25 Seasons of Division Winners

25 Seasons of Division Winners Quiz


This is to test your knowledge about the different division winners that the NFL has had from 1970-2004. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by jbug1262. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jbug1262
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
239,670
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
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637
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which team won the AFC Central's first division title in 1970? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In 25 seasons between 1970-2004, every NFL team had won at least one division title?


Question 3 of 15
3. The New York Giants won their first division title in 1976?


Question 4 of 15
4. Which team won the most division titles between in the 25 seasons between 1970-2004? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Beginning in 1981, the 49ers won every NFC West title during the decade except for one. Which team interrupted the Niner's run in 1985? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. From 1988-1991, The Buffalo Bills won four consecutive division titles. Which team won the division 1n 1987 before the Bills started their run? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The Cowboys won five straight NFC East titles from 1992-1996. Which team stopped their run in 1997? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. After the 1987 season, the Cardinals moved to Arizona. From that time until the end of the 2004 season, they only captured one division title?


Question 9 of 15
9. Which NFC Central team was the last winner of that division in '01 before league re-alignment the following year? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which AFC East team won the division's first title after the NFL/AFL merger in 1970? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which franchise won the most consecutive division titles in the 25 seasons between 1970-2004? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which AFC team won the most division titles between 1970-2004? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Before they were re-aligned into the NFC South after the 2001 season, the Atlanta Falcons resided in the NFC West. The Falcons won 4 NFC West titles?


Question 14 of 15
14. Before the Indianapolis Colts were transferred into the newly formed AFC South after the 2001 season, they belonged to the AFC East. The Colts were the last AFC East winners before re-alignment took effect in '02?


Question 15 of 15
15. The Minnesota Vikings used to rule the NFC Central division with an iron hand. From 1970-2000, the Vikings captured 14 titles, and no other team in that division had more than eight. From 1970-1979, Minnesota won every division title except two. Which two teams interrupted the Vikings' clean sweep on the decade? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which team won the AFC Central's first division title in 1970?

Answer: Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals who entered the league in 1968, won the Central with an 8-6 record.
2. In 25 seasons between 1970-2004, every NFL team had won at least one division title?

Answer: False

The Houston Texans were the only team not to have won a division title during that time.
3. The New York Giants won their first division title in 1976?

Answer: False

The Giants won their first division title in 1986.
4. Which team won the most division titles between in the 25 seasons between 1970-2004?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers won 17 titles during that time, followed by the Steelers and Cowboys with 15 each.
5. Beginning in 1981, the 49ers won every NFC West title during the decade except for one. Which team interrupted the Niner's run in 1985?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

One year after going 15-1 and beating the Dolphins 38-16 in Super Bowl XIX, the Niners finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs completely after the 1985 season. The division was won by the Rams.
6. From 1988-1991, The Buffalo Bills won four consecutive division titles. Which team won the division 1n 1987 before the Bills started their run?

Answer: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts won the AFC East with a 9-6 record (it was another strike-shortened season). They lost to the Browns 38-21 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
7. The Cowboys won five straight NFC East titles from 1992-1996. Which team stopped their run in 1997?

Answer: New York Giants

The Giants won the title that season with a record of 10-5-1. They lost in the wild card round to the Vikings, 23-22.
8. After the 1987 season, the Cardinals moved to Arizona. From that time until the end of the 2004 season, they only captured one division title?

Answer: False

The Cardinals did not win a title during that time and they only had one playoff appearance, which came in 1998 when they were 9-7. They defeated the Cowboys in the wild card round 20-7, before losing to the Vikings the next week, 41-21.
9. Which NFC Central team was the last winner of that division in '01 before league re-alignment the following year?

Answer: Chicago Bears

The Bears were the final NFC Central winners before re-alignment took place. They finished the season 13-3 but lost to Philadelphia, 31-19 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
10. Which AFC East team won the division's first title after the NFL/AFL merger in 1970?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

The Colts won the the very first AFC East title with an 11-2-1 record. They went on to win Super Bowl V by beating the Bengals 17-0, the Raiders 27-17, and the Cowboys 16-13.
11. Which franchise won the most consecutive division titles in the 25 seasons between 1970-2004?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

The LA Rams won 7 straight titles from 1973-1979.
12. Which AFC team won the most division titles between 1970-2004?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers captured 15 division titles during that time period. The Raiders and Dolphins were tied with 12 each.
13. Before they were re-aligned into the NFC South after the 2001 season, the Atlanta Falcons resided in the NFC West. The Falcons won 4 NFC West titles?

Answer: False

The Falcons only won 2 division titles, '80 (12-4) and '98 (14-2).
14. Before the Indianapolis Colts were transferred into the newly formed AFC South after the 2001 season, they belonged to the AFC East. The Colts were the last AFC East winners before re-alignment took effect in '02?

Answer: False

New England won the division that year and went on to win the first of their three Super Bowl titles by beating the Rams, 20-17. The Colts finished to '01 season 6-10.
15. The Minnesota Vikings used to rule the NFC Central division with an iron hand. From 1970-2000, the Vikings captured 14 titles, and no other team in that division had more than eight. From 1970-1979, Minnesota won every division title except two. Which two teams interrupted the Vikings' clean sweep on the decade?

Answer: Packers/Buccaneers

It was all about the "Bays" in breaking up that Viking run. Green Bay interrupted the Viking run in 1972, and Tampa Bay turned the trick in 1979.
Source: Author jbug1262

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