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Buh-Bye to a NFL Season Trivia Quiz

In a refresher, let's see what you remember about the NFL 2003 season. This is all multiple choice. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1047

Question 1 of 10

1. Which AFC team finished the 2003 season with a 14-2 record? Hint

St. Louis Rams

Carolina Panthers

New England Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many teams finished the 2003 season, with the worst record of 4-12? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team led both leagues by scoring 484 points in 2003?
Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

New York Giants

Buffalo Bills

Arizona Cardinals

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the league in total yards rushing in 2003? Hint

Jamal Lewis

Torry Holt

Randy Moss

Chris Chambers

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many quarterbacks in 2003 threw for more than 30 touchdowns? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team led all others in interceptions in the season? Hint

Denver Broncos

New York Giants

New York Jets

New England Patriots

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which AFC team's defensive line and backs, allowed only 3.2 rushing yards per carry, leading the NFL? Hint

Green Bay

Chicago

Seattle

Jacksonville

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two teams played in a NFC wildcard game in 2003? Hint

Tennessee vs Green Bay

Dallas vs Carolina

Kansas City vs Seattle

Indianapolis vs St. Louis

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the outcome of the Super Bowl? Hint

Philadelphia 30 - Denver 17

New England 32 - Carolina 29

Carolina 17 - St. Louis 10

St. Louis 23 - Green Bay 20

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the head coach of the Super Bowl winners? Hint

Gregg Williams

Mike Martz

John Fox

Bill Belichick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which AFC team finished the 2003 season with a 14-2 record?

Answer: New England Patriots

The others were all NFC teams. The Patriots were stunned by the Buffalo Bills 31-0 in the first week of the season. In week 4 they lost to the Redskins. The rest of the season were all wins for New England.

2. How many teams finished the 2003 season, with the worst record of 4-12?

Answer: 4

Both Oakland and San Diego of the AFC West finished 2003 in gloom. The Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants also had much reflecting to do in the offseason.

3. Which team led both leagues by scoring 484 points in 2003?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

The others never reached the 250 point mark for the season. The Chiefs scored an amazing 484 offensive points, while their defense allowed 332. The Cardinals almost reached the Chiefs in points, but on the wrong side of the fence. Arizona's defense allowed 452 points.

4. Who led the league in total yards rushing in 2003?

Answer: Jamal Lewis

The others listed were wide receivers in 2003. The Baltimore Raven in his third NFL season, reached a major milestone by rushing for 2066 yards. His previous career high was 1364 as a rookie, in the 2000 season.

5. How many quarterbacks in 2003 threw for more than 30 touchdowns?

Answer: 1

Only one QB in 2003 reached this milestone. It was Brett Favre of the Packers who threw 32. It was the seventh time in Brett's 13 seasons that he threw for more than 30 touchdowns.

6. Which team led all others in interceptions in the season?

Answer: New England Patriots

The Bronco, Giants, and Jets, finished the season with 9, 10, and 11 INTs, respectively. New England shined in the defensive backfield by picking off 29 passes. In 2002, the Patriots picked off 18.

7. Which AFC team's defensive line and backs, allowed only 3.2 rushing yards per carry, leading the NFL?

Answer: Jacksonville

The others listed were all NFC teams. Jacksonville improved by one entire yard (4.2) over their 2002 season. The Chiefs were the only team in 2003 to allow more than five yards per carry, finishing the season with 5.2.

8. Which two teams played in a NFC wildcard game in 2003?

Answer: Dallas vs Carolina

The other match-ups were not possible for a wildcard game, as they were NFC/AFC combinations. Carolina defeated Dallas 29-10 in the first NFC wildcard game. The other was Green Bay defeating the Seahawks, 33-27.

9. What was the outcome of the Super Bowl?

Answer: New England 32 - Carolina 29

The championship games were New England over Indianapolis, and Carolina over the Eagles.

10. Who was the head coach of the Super Bowl winners?

Answer: Bill Belichick

After starting his coaching career with Cleveland in 1991, Belichick came to the Patroits in his sixth season. From the 2000 to 2001 season, he turned the team around from a 5-11 record, to a 11-5 record in 2001. Belichick was in his ninth season, winning the Super Bowl, 32-29 over Carolina.

Source: Author Nightmare

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