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NFL 2008 Regular Season Trivia Quiz

What's up NFL fans! This is a quiz about the 2008 NFL regular season. Think you know about this season? We'll see.

A multiple-choice quiz by adr3y516. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
adr3y516

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,559

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2496

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. After Tom Brady's injury during a Week 1 regular season game, who took over as the New England Patriot's starting quarterback for the rest of the regular season, leading the team to an 11-5 record just shy of reaching the playoffs? Hint

Dante Culpepper

Brad Johnson

Matt Cassell

Marc Bulger

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which was the only team to start off with a 10-0 record in 2008? Hint

Detroit Lions

Tennessee Titans

New York Giants

New England Patriots

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Oakland Raiders head coach was fired during the middle of the season? Hint

Mike Shanahan

Rod Marinelli

Lane Kiffin

Eric Mangini

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the leading rusher in the NFL, totaling 1760 rushing yards? Hint

DeAngelo Williams

Michael Turner

Adrian Peterson

Clinton Portis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who led the NFL in 2008 season in interceptions, totaling 9 and taking 2 of them back for a touchdown? Hint

Troy Polamalu

Nick Collins

Michael Griffin

Ed Reed

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which NFL wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the leg causing him to miss some games? Hint

Plaxico Burress

Adam Jones

Terrell Owens

Chad Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which NFL team set a record in 2008 of completing the worst season in NFL history with a record of 0-16? Hint

Detroit Lions

Cincinnati Bengals

Oakland Raiders

Cleveland Browns

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team took the top seed in the NFC? Hint

Atlanta Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles

Carolina Panthers

New York Giants

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team took the 2nd seed in the AFC? Hint

Baltimore Ravens

Tennessee Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers

Indianapolis Colts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the NFL Rookie of the Year award in 2008? Hint

Jerry Boulder

Matt Ryan

Chris Johnson

Joe Flacco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Matt Cassell

Tom Brady's knee was injured for the remainder of the season in a Week 1 regular season game to the Kansas City Chiefs. Matt Cassell took over as the QB for the remainder of the season.

2. Which was the only team to start off with a 10-0 record in 2008?

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans finished off the season with a 13-3 record and taking the top seed in the AFC. However, their season would be cut 2 games short of reaching the Super Bowl by the Baltimore Ravens.

3. Which Oakland Raiders head coach was fired during the middle of the season?

Answer: Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin was fired as head coach from the Oakland Raiders by Al Davis after years of poor performance.

4. Who was the leading rusher in the NFL, totaling 1760 rushing yards?

Answer: Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson had a spectacular season with the Minnesota Vikings in the two prior seasons past, totaling more than 1000 yards each. However, the Vikings' season was cut short after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wildcard playoff game.

5. Who led the NFL in 2008 season in interceptions, totaling 9 and taking 2 of them back for a touchdown?

Answer: Ed Reed

Ed Reed led the NFL in interceptions, and taking 2 of them back for a touchdown. He played for the Baltimore Ravens.

6. Which NFL wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the leg causing him to miss some games?

Answer: Plaxico Burress

Plaxico Burress of the New York Giants accidentally shot himself in a nightclub two days before a regular season game against the Washington Redskins. The Giants' record was 11-1 after beating the Redskins, but ended the season at 12-4.

7. Which NFL team set a record in 2008 of completing the worst season in NFL history with a record of 0-16?

Answer: Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions had the worst record in NFL history going on a 16-loss streak and going without a single win this season. The Lions were led by head coach Rod Marinelli who was then fired after the season ended. The 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the worst record in the NFL before the Detroit Lions, by going 0-14 in a season.

8. Which team took the top seed in the NFC?

Answer: New York Giants

The New York Giants took the top seed in the NFC in 2008 with a record of 12-4, but sadly lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional playoffs.

9. Which team took the 2nd seed in the AFC?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished off the season with a 12-4 record, led by head coach Mike Tomlin and led the NFL in fewest total yards allowed in defense.

10. Who won the NFL Rookie of the Year award in 2008?

Answer: Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Matt Ryan 3rd overall in the NFL Draft. He led the Falcons to a record of 11-5 in 2008, but his season ended when the Falcons lost to the Arizona Cardinals in a wildcard playoff game.

Source: Author adr3y516

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