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NFL Post Season History Trivia Quiz

NFL Playoff trivia since the advent of the Super Bowl through Super Bowl XXXVII. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by superferd. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
superferd

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,557

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The New Orleans Saints won their first playoff game, at the expense of which team? Hint

Eagles

Rams

Buccaneers

Falcons

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 'Immaculate Reception' occured in the AFC Championship?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following statements is false about SuperBowl XXIX? Hint

Ricky Watters caught a pass and galloped over 50 yards for a TD

The 49ers matched their team name with 49 points

The Chargers actually led 7-0

Steve Young threw 6 touchdown passes breaking the old record

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Question 4 of 10

4. Timmy Smith had a 204 yard rushing performance in SuperBowl XXII. He was the game's MVP?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the strike shortened season of 1982, the playoffs ended up in a 1-8 format, not unlike the playoff format used in the NBA and NHL. Who were the #1 ranked teams? Hint

Raiders and Redskins

Dolphins and Redskins

Raiders and Cowboys

Jets and Redskins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Tom Jackson was an active player on 2 Denver Super Bowl teams?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the NFL Quarterback that was almost suspended before the SuperBowl, amongst rumors that he had been gambling? Hint

Dale Lamonica

Kenny Stabler

Len Dawson

Jim Plunkett

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players did NOT score a touchdown in a Superbowl? Hint

Walter Payton

Matt Snell

Roger Craig

Ricky Sanders

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times did the Cleveland Browns lose to the Denver Broncos, in the perennial AFC Championship during the decade of the 80's? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many points including the Superbowl, did the 1985 Chicago Bears give up during the 1985 season's playoff run? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The New Orleans Saints won their first playoff game, at the expense of which team?

Answer: Rams

The Saints one playoff win occurred in the year 2000, and they knocked the defending champion Rams out of the playoffs. They went on to lose in Minnesota.

2. The 'Immaculate Reception' occured in the AFC Championship?

Answer: False

The immaculate reception helped advance the Steelers to the AFC Championship, where they lost to Miami.

3. Which of the following statements is false about SuperBowl XXIX?

Answer: The Chargers actually led 7-0

The 49ers had 14 points on the board before Bobby Ross, the coach of the Chargers could blink. The Chargers had shocked the #1 seed, Pittsburgh in Three Rivers Stadium by the score of 17-13.

4. Timmy Smith had a 204 yard rushing performance in SuperBowl XXII. He was the game's MVP?

Answer: False

Timmy Smith broke the record of Marcus Allen's 183 yards in Super Bowl XVIII. Doug Williams, who threw 4 TD passes in the second quarter, ended up with MVP honors.

5. In the strike shortened season of 1982, the playoffs ended up in a 1-8 format, not unlike the playoff format used in the NBA and NHL. Who were the #1 ranked teams?

Answer: Raiders and Redskins

Both teams finished 8-1 in the season. Washington defeated Miami in XVII 27-17.

6. Tom Jackson was an active player on 2 Denver Super Bowl teams?

Answer: true

Tom Jackson's final NFL game was a 39-20 loss to the Giants after the 1986 season. He originally played in the 27-10 loss to Dallas in Superbowl 12. After his retirement, the Broncos were in 2 more of the next 3 Superbowls. They lost 42-10 to Washington, and 55-10 to San Francisco.

7. What is the name of the NFL Quarterback that was almost suspended before the SuperBowl, amongst rumors that he had been gambling?

Answer: Len Dawson

Len Dawson proved the allegations false, and then went on to help Kansas City beat Minnesota in Super Bowl IV 23-7.

8. Which of the following players did NOT score a touchdown in a Superbowl?

Answer: Walter Payton

Walter Payton did not even get an honory TD in a 46-10 thumping of the Patriots. However, William "Refridgerator" Perry did.

9. How many times did the Cleveland Browns lose to the Denver Broncos, in the perennial AFC Championship during the decade of the 80's?

Answer: 3

The first two times were known as "The Drive", and "The Fumble". They were consecutive. Two years later, the met again and this time, Denver won handily.

10. How many points including the Superbowl, did the 1985 Chicago Bears give up during the 1985 season's playoff run?

Answer: 10

They shut out the Giants 21-0, then the Rams 24-0, before winning Superbowl XX over New England 46-10.

Source: Author superferd

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