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NFL Names Trivia Quiz

Many of the names of NFL players. How many do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by jalicook. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jalicook

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,529

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2182

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of the famous Mannings was the quarterback for the New York Giants? Hint

Eli Manning

Peyton Manning

Archie Manning

Manford Manninng

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Barber was a defensive player in the NFL? Hint

Tiki Barber

Jim Barber

Marion Barber

Ronde Barber

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Question 3 of 10

3. Let's keep up with the Joneses, or in this case, maybe not. Which Jones was suspended for one season based on off field offenses? Hint

Thomas Jones

Maurice Jones-Drew

James Jones

Adam Jones

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Moss was a receiver for Peyton Manning. Hint

none listed

Sinorice Moss

Santana Moss

Randy Moss

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Johnson was released by the Chicago Bears after being pulled over for speeding in Arizona, and also suspended earlier for a gun charge and spent time in jail. He was a Cowboy? Hint

Jerry Jones

Larry Johnson

Tank Johnson

Chad Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Some teams identify with a city, others with a state. Which team is identified with a region in their name? Hint

Cardinals

Lions

Chargers

Patriots

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Question 7 of 10

7. Michael is a common name, so it might be tough to remember which Michael played as an offensive player in the NFL. Hint

Michael Johnson

Michael Player

Michael Bennett

Michael Strayhan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which player is known as "T.O."? Hint

Robert "Take Out" Jones

Terry Oliver

Terrell Owens

Terrence Owens

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the former star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins who was one of the hosts of the HBO show, "Inside The NFL"? Hint

Terry Bradshaw

Chris Carter

Troy Aikman

Dan Marino

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Joe was the quarterback for the New York Jets back from 1965-1976? Hint

Joseph Addai

Joe Theisman

Joe Namath

Joe Gibbs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of the famous Mannings was the quarterback for the New York Giants?

Answer: Eli Manning

Archie Manning is a former football great. His sons, Eli and Peyton were both quarterbacks for the NFL.

2. Which Barber was a defensive player in the NFL?

Answer: Ronde Barber

Tiki and Ronde are identical twins. Tiki retired from football in 2006 after playing for the New York Giants. Marion played offense for the Cowboys. Jim Barber was a defensive player who died in 1988. Ronde played for the Buccaneers.

3. Let's keep up with the Joneses, or in this case, maybe not. Which Jones was suspended for one season based on off field offenses?

Answer: Adam Jones

Maurice Jones-Drew was fined for a post touchdown celebration. James Jones was a Green Bay Packer and Thomas Jones was a player for the New York Jets. Adam Jones is better known as "Pacman".

4. This Moss was a receiver for Peyton Manning.

Answer: none listed

Sinorice Moss was a New York Giant. Santana Moss played for the Washington Redskins. SanDiego Moss was a made up name.

5. Which Johnson was released by the Chicago Bears after being pulled over for speeding in Arizona, and also suspended earlier for a gun charge and spent time in jail. He was a Cowboy?

Answer: Tank Johnson

Jerry Jones is the owner of the Cowboys. Chad Johnson, a Cincinnati Bengal had been fined by the NFL, but never jailed. Larry Johnson played for the Kansas City Chiefs. Tank Johnson was the player the Cowboys picked up.

6. Some teams identify with a city, others with a state. Which team is identified with a region in their name?

Answer: Patriots

The Cardinals are from the state of Arizona. The Chargers identity includes the city of San Diego. Another city, Detroit is the home of the Lions. The Patriots' name includes the region, New England.

7. Michael is a common name, so it might be tough to remember which Michael played as an offensive player in the NFL.

Answer: Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett was a player for the offense for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Michael Johnson and Michael Strayhan played defense for the New York Giants. Michael Player is a made up name.

8. Which player is known as "T.O."?

Answer: Terrell Owens

Terry Oliver, Terrence Owens, and Robert "Take Out" Jones might be wonderful people if they really existed. Terrell was a 49er, Eagle, and Cowboy.

9. Who is the former star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins who was one of the hosts of the HBO show, "Inside The NFL"?

Answer: Dan Marino

Terry Bradshaw is a sportscaster who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's also an actor. Troy Aikman played for the Cowboys. He covers live games for Fox Sports. Chris Carter, a broadcaster for "Inside the NFL", played for the Eagles, the Vikings and for the Dolphins. Dan Marino was a college All- American, and is a NFL Hall of Fame inductee.

10. Which Joe was the quarterback for the New York Jets back from 1965-1976?

Answer: Joe Namath

Joseph Addai (not your average Joe) played for the Colts. Joe Gibbs was the coach for the Washington Redskins. Joe Theisman was the quarterback for the Redskins, and his leg was broken on a Monday Night Football broadcast of a game versus the Giants. Joe Namath was known as "Broadway Joe" and was one of the first football players who garnered great endorsement deals.

Source: Author jalicook

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