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NFL 2021 Season Trivia Quiz

The NFL's first 17-game regular season culminated with an exciting playoffs and Super Bowl LVI. Did Tom Brady win another ring? Season and Playoff summary questions await you...Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Scallop44. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Scallop44

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
408,548

Updated
Mar 17 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
602

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 2021 season leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns became the first player to start 300 regular season games in his career. Hint

Tom Brady

Jared Goff

Josh Allen

Matt Ryan

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Question 2 of 10

2. This long-time Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, and two-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement at the season's conclusion. Hint

Baker Mayfield

Peyton Manning

Drew Brees

Ben Roethlisberger

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Question 3 of 10

3. This kicker for the Baltimore Ravens set a new NFL record in 2021 by converting a 66 yard field goal. Hint

Zane Gonzalez

Justin Tucker

Jake Elliott

Chris Boswell

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Question 4 of 10

4. The league leader for most rushing yards in the 2021 season was this running back for the Indianapolis Colts. Hint

Jonathan Taylor

Ezekiel Elliott

Aaron Jones

Austin Ekeler

5. A bizarre situation occurred in week 17 of the regular season when this wide receiver disagreed with his coach and left the team during the game, throwing parts of his uniform into the stands on his way to the locker room. Hint

Antonio Brown

Chris Godwin

Mike Evans

Scott Miller

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Question 6 of 10

6. This quarterback for the Green Bay Packers was named the 2021 regular season league MVP. Hint

Carson Wentz

Aaron Rodgers

Mac Jones

Dak Prescott

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Question 7 of 10

7. The NFL lost a legend when this man passed away during the season. He was a retired Oakland Raiders Super Bowl-winning head coach, Hall of Fame member, and former NFL television commentator. Hint

Paul Brown

Vince Lombardi

John Madden

Chuck Noll

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Question 8 of 10

8. Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson were some of the stars that led this team from the AFC into Super Bowl LVI. Hint

San Diego Chargers

Cleveland Browns

Cincinnati Bengals

Miami Dolphins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, and Jalen Ramsey were some of the stars that led this team from the NFC into Super Bowl LVI. Hint

Atlanta Falcons

Los Angeles Rams

New York Giants

Philadelphia Eagles

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Super Bowl LVI, this wide receiver, with eight catches for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns for the winning team, was named Super Bowl MVP. Hint

Robert Woods

Cooper Kupp

Odell Beckham Jr.

Van Jefferson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 2021 season leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns became the first player to start 300 regular season games in his career.

Answer: Tom Brady

Tom Brady became the first player to start 300 regular season games at any position in a career. He accomplished this achievement at quarterback, a remarkable feat considering the occurrences of injury at that position. The 2021 season was Tom Brady's 22nd year in the NFL.

2. This long-time Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, and two-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement at the season's conclusion.

Answer: Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger, nicknamed "Big Ben", played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He won two rings, Super Bowls XL and XLIII. He also led the Steelers to a third Super Bowl, SB XLV; however, they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers.

3. This kicker for the Baltimore Ravens set a new NFL record in 2021 by converting a 66 yard field goal.

Answer: Justin Tucker

Justin Tucker's kick sailed in the air, bounced on the crossbar, and then passed through the uprights as time-expired for the game winning score - giving the Baltimore Ravens the victory over the Detroit Lions. The previous longest field goal was 64 yards, off the foot of Matt Prater.

4. The league leader for most rushing yards in the 2021 season was this running back for the Indianapolis Colts.

Answer: Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor led the league with 1,811 rushing yards. He rushed for 18 touchdowns on the ground and also added 360 yards receiving with 2 touchdowns for a total of 20 touchdowns during the season. This was Jonathan Taylor's second season in the NFL after being drafted out of the University of Wisconsin.

Answer: Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown had a disagreement with head coach Bruce Arians concerning Brown's injured ankle. His team, the Buccaneers, officially released Brown less than a week later. The next month, a glove that Antonio Brown threw into the stands sold at auction for over $16,000 - the auction house called the glove a "tangible momento from an iconic NFL moment".

6. This quarterback for the Green Bay Packers was named the 2021 regular season league MVP.

Answer: Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a 13-4 record and the number one seed in the NFC. He threw for 4,115 yards, 37 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also ran for 3 additional touchdowns. Rodgers won the MVP award by receiving 39 of the 50 votes.

7. The NFL lost a legend when this man passed away during the season. He was a retired Oakland Raiders Super Bowl-winning head coach, Hall of Fame member, and former NFL television commentator.

Answer: John Madden

John Madden passed away in December 2021. He coached the Oakland Raiders to the franchise's first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XI. He never had a losing season as the Raiders' head coach, and retired with the highest winning percentage among NFL coaches with at least 100 games. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2006.

8. Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson were some of the stars that led this team from the AFC into Super Bowl LVI.

Answer: Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals represented the AFC in Super Bowl LVI. This was the third Super Bowl appearance for the Bengals. Zac Taylor, in his third season with the Bengals, coached the team to a 10-7 regular season record.

9. Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, and Jalen Ramsey were some of the stars that led this team from the NFC into Super Bowl LVI.

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams represented the NFC in Super Bowl LVI. Sean McVay, in his fifth season with the Rams, coached the team to a 12-5 regular season record. Prior to the season, the Rams received Matthew Stafford in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Lions.

10. In Super Bowl LVI, this wide receiver, with eight catches for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns for the winning team, was named Super Bowl MVP.

Answer: Cooper Kupp

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. Cooper Kupp completed his amazing season by not only winning the Super Bowl, but also the game's MVP award. During the regular season, he became only the fourth player in NFL history to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in the same season.

Source: Author Scallop44

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