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Dummies NFL Trivia Quiz

Just a mixture of some NFL stuff for those who are not football experts. 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 #
234,649

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1288

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 167 (8/10), Guest 74 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. This defensive end made his name with the Colts in the late '60s and early '70s. He had the respect of many quarterbacks. After a knee injury forced him to retire, he put on an acting face and starrred in such movies as "Police Academy". Who was this Pro Bowler? Hint

Bubba Smith

Walter Payton

Fran Tarkenton

Michael Irvin

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1980, the NFL witnessed its first team to have three 1000-yard receivers in the same season. The receivers were Kellen Winslow, Charlie Joiner, and John Jefferson. Which quarterback had a sore arm at the end of this San Diego Charger season? Hint

Pat Haden

Dan Fouts

Kenny Stabler

Randall Cunningham

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Question 3 of 10

3. This famous 1968 game was interrupted by the movie, "Heidi". With one minute left in the game, and the Jets leading 32-29, the television fans missed the other team scoring two touchdowns to steal the win from the Jets. Who defeated the Jets in this historical NBC blunder? Hint

Vikings

Rams

Raiders

Bears

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Question 4 of 10

4. After breaking his leg in the 1977 season, this Viking quarterback came back for one more season in 1978. He set new career highs in completions, passing yardage, and unfortunatley also with interceptions, throwing 32 to the opposing teams. Who was this quarterback who later joined "ABCs Monday Night Football"? Hint

Frank Gifford

Al Michaels

Dan Dierdorf

Fran Tarkenton

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first NFL player in history to catch 100 passes in a season was this 'quiet' Washington Redskin in 1984. Who was he? Hint

Art Monk

Steve Bono

Keyshawn Johnson

David Carr

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Question 6 of 10

6. At Super Bowl XL held in 2006, the Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10. Who was the MVP in the game? Hint

Paul Warfield

Hines Ward

Preston Pearson

Mark Clayton

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Question 7 of 10

7. The city of St. Louis found the Rams playing their home games in 1995. What state did the Rams relocate from? Hint

California

Texas

Colorado

Arizona

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Steve Largent retired in 1989, he was number one on the career receptions chart. He later became a member of the House of Representatives. Which team did he spend 14 seasons with? Hint

Lions

Seahawks

Vikings

49ers

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Question 9 of 10

9. In eight of his nine Cleveland Brown seasons, this running back led the league in rushing. In a shock to the football world, he hung up the jersey number 32 and retired after the 1965 season. He then starred in a 1966 movie, "The Dirty Dozen". Who was this great running back that made the Pro Bowl in every season of his career? Hint

Jim Brown

Don Sutherland

Telly Savalas

Lee Marvin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Green Bay Packer was the first player in history to win two Super Bowl MVP awards? Hint

Johnny Unitas

Bart Starr

Jerry Rice

Paul Hornung

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Bubba Smith

Smith was a 1967 Colts draft pick from Michigan State. Bubba won a Super Bowl ring with the Colts, and also played with the Raiders and Oilers. He retired in 1976.

Answer: Dan Fouts

Winslow led the team with 89 receptions for 1290 yards, Jefferson with 82 for 1340 yards, and Joiner caught 71 passes for 1132 yards. Fouts threw for 4715 yards in the season. The Chargers still lost the AFC Championship game to the Raiders.

Answer: Raiders

The game happened in week 10 of the season. The Jets would have their revenge and defeat the Raiders in the AFC Championship game, and go on to win the Super Bowl against the Colts.

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

The others were not quarterbacks. With 345 completions, Tarkenton surpassed his previous completion high of 273. Fran spread the wealth as four receivers caught more than 50 passes in the season.

5. The first NFL player in history to catch 100 passes in a season was this 'quiet' Washington Redskin in 1984. Who was he?

Answer: Art Monk

Monk was a round one draftee by the Redskins in 1980. His 14 of 16 seasons was in a Redskin uniform. He caught 940 passes in his career, earning him three Pro Bowl spots.

6. At Super Bowl XL held in 2006, the Steelers defeated the Seahawks 21-10. Who was the MVP in the game?

Answer: Hines Ward

The others listed were all retired long before 2006. The wide receiver caught five passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown came via a pass from fellow receiver Antwaan Randle El. Hines joined other Steeler greats who were named Super Bowl MVP. They were Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Lynn Swann.

7. The city of St. Louis found the Rams playing their home games in 1995. What state did the Rams relocate from?

Answer: California

The Los Angeles Rams began their franchise in Cleveland in 1937. Their first season record was 1-10. In 1946, the team moved to Los Angeles until the move in 1995.

8. When Steve Largent retired in 1989, he was number one on the career receptions chart. He later became a member of the House of Representatives. Which team did he spend 14 seasons with?

Answer: Seahawks

Steve was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the draft, but ended up as a Seahawk. As a rookie in 1976 with Seattle, Largent showed the league what he had with 54 receptions. Steve had 12 1000-yard receiving seasons. He made it to the Pro Bowl seven times.

Answer: Jim Brown

With 12,312 rushing yards, coupled with 262 receptions for 2499 yards, Brown is considered by many to be the greatest all-around running back in history. Brown also had 126 touchdowns.

10. Which Green Bay Packer was the first player in history to win two Super Bowl MVP awards?

Answer: Bart Starr

The quarterback of the Packers won the MVP in the NFLs first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968. His Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10, then the Raiders 33-14.

Source: Author Nightmare

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