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A Football Challenge Trivia Quiz

Some moderately difficult questions concerning NFL records. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by e-ruckus. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
e-ruckus

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,954

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history, this man was the first to record 7 sacks in a single game, when he accomplished this amazing total during the 1990 season. Hint

Derrick Thomas

Reggie White

Lawrence Taylor

Michael Strahan

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1999, I retired with 47 game-tying or game-winning fourth quarter drives in my career. Who am I? Hint

Dan Marino

Steve Young

Troy Aikman

John Elway

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Question 3 of 10

3. Despite battling a massive hangover, this Green Bay Packer became a hero of the inaugural Super Bowl, by coming off the bench to record 7 receptions for 138 yards, with 2 touchdowns. Hint

Paul Hornung

Boyd Dowler

Max McGee

Don Hutson

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Question 4 of 10

4. This celebrated wide receiver became the first NFL player to record 100 receiving touchdowns in a career. Who is it? Hint

Lance Alworth

Don Hutson

Steve Largent

Jerry Rice

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Question 5 of 10

5. This defensive player set a NFL record for most sacks per game average with 1.75, when he recorded a ridiculous 21 in 12 games during the strike shortened 1987 campaign. Who did this? Hint

Mark Gastineau

Lawrence Taylor

Reggie White

Andre Tippett

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which NFL QB set a record for most passing yards in a single game during the 1954 season with 554, a record that stood for over 50 years? Hint

Sammy Baugh

Johnny Unitas

Norm Van Brocklin

Otto Graham

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Charger running back set a then NFL record with 2,535 all purpose yards during the 1985 season? Hint

Lionel James

James Brooks

Chuck Muncie

Gary Anderson

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Pro Football Hall of Famer once led the league in passing, interceptions, and punting during a single season? Hint

Norm Van Brocklin

Otto Graham

Don Hutson

Sammy Baugh

9. The first player to record 6 touchdowns in a single game was Ernie Nevers in 1929. In 1965, Chicago's Gale Sayers was the third person to pull off the trick. Who was the second man to accomplish this rare feat in 1951? Hint

Bronko Nagurski

Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch

Jim Brown

Dub Jones

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1976, I scored 12 rushing touchdowns in a single season, setting a record for NFL quarterbacks. Who am I? Hint

Bobby Douglass

Archie Manning

Steve Grogan

Bert Jones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history, this man was the first to record 7 sacks in a single game, when he accomplished this amazing total during the 1990 season.

Answer: Derrick Thomas

Poor Dave Kreig, the Seattle QB, was the recipient of all 7 of Thomas's sacks on that fateful Veterans Day in 1990.

2. In 1999, I retired with 47 game-tying or game-winning fourth quarter drives in my career. Who am I?

Answer: John Elway

Elway also joined Terry Bradshaw and Aikman as QBs to be drafted #1 overall and be inducted into the pro football hall of fame.

3. Despite battling a massive hangover, this Green Bay Packer became a hero of the inaugural Super Bowl, by coming off the bench to record 7 receptions for 138 yards, with 2 touchdowns.

Answer: Max McGee

McGee was also an accomplished punter, leading the NFL in punting yards on multiple occasions.

4. This celebrated wide receiver became the first NFL player to record 100 receiving touchdowns in a career. Who is it?

Answer: Steve Largent

Largent, the Seattle wideout reknowned for his toughness, became a U.S. congressman for the state of Oklahoma after his retirement.

5. This defensive player set a NFL record for most sacks per game average with 1.75, when he recorded a ridiculous 21 in 12 games during the strike shortened 1987 campaign. Who did this?

Answer: Reggie White

The '87 season, White's third in the league, truly cemented his place as an NFL superstar. He would go on to be named All-Pro 13 consecutive times (86-98), garner NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors twice, and be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.

6. Which NFL QB set a record for most passing yards in a single game during the 1954 season with 554, a record that stood for over 50 years?

Answer: Norm Van Brocklin

A former Ram and Eagle, Van Brocklin later led his 1960 Philadelphia squad to a NFL championship, handing the Packers their only championship loss during legendary coach Vince Lombardi's tenure.

7. Which Charger running back set a then NFL record with 2,535 all purpose yards during the 1985 season?

Answer: Lionel James

The short but speedy James led the Chargers in rushing, receiving, kick returns, and punt returns during his historic 1985 season.

8. What Pro Football Hall of Famer once led the league in passing, interceptions, and punting during a single season?

Answer: Sammy Baugh

"Slingin" Sammy Baugh accomplished this amazing feat during the 1943 season. Baugh was later named to the NFLs 75th anniversary all-time team.

Answer: Dub Jones

William "Dub" Jones had his amazing day against the Chicago Bears. Jones is also the father of former NFL star, Bert Jones, an excellent QB for the Colts during the 1970s.

10. In 1976, I scored 12 rushing touchdowns in a single season, setting a record for NFL quarterbacks. Who am I?

Answer: Steve Grogan

Steve Grogan,a Patriot Hall of Famer beloved for his toughness and leadership, retired as the franchise leader for most passing yards (26,886) and passing touchdowns (182).

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