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NFL Scoring Questions Trivia Quiz

This quiz will cover team scoring througout NFL history. It will not be easy. Statistics before the 1936 season do not count because teams didn't play a set schedule.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tee14. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Tee14

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,224

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
442

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first team to score more than 560 points in a single season? Hint

2007 New England Patriots

1998 Minnesota Vikings

2009 New Orleans Saints

2001 St Louis Rams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these four teams scored the most points per game over a 14-game season? Hint

1961 Houston Oilers

1950 Los Angeles Rams

1967 Oakland Raiders

1942 Chicago Bears

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first team to average 30 points per game and have a losing record? Hint

2008 New Orleans Saints

2004 Kansas City Chiefs

2000 St Louis Rams

1985 San Diego Chargers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first team to beat their opponent by more than 25 points per game? Hint

1985 Chicago Bears

2007 New England Patriots

1942 Chicago Bears

1962 Green Bay Packers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first team to give up more than 510 points in a season? Hint

2008 Detroit Lions

1981 Baltimore Colts

1980 New Orleans Saints

1990 Cleveland Browns

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first team to average under 10 points per game in a 16-game season? Hint

1993 Cincinnati Bengals

1991 Indianapolis Colts

2000 Cleveland Browns

1992 Seattle Seahawks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first team to score 500 points in back-to-back seasons? Hint

1983 & 1984 Washington Redskins

2006 & 2007 New England Patriots

1999 & 2000 St Louis Rams

1991 & 1992 San Francisco 49ers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team was the first to average 15 points per game or less, and still make the playoffs in a 16-game season? Hint

2005 Chicago Bears

1978 Atlanta Falcons

2000 Baltimore Ravens

1990 Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which teams was the first to be outscored by more than 275 points in a season? Hint

2008 Detroit Lions

1950 Baltimore Colts

1990 New England Patriots

1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the first NFL season in which 10,000 points were scored? Hint

1989

1978

1995

2002

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first team to score more than 560 points in a single season?

Answer: 2007 New England Patriots

The 2007 Patriots scored 589 points, topping the 1998 Vikings record of 556.

2. Which of these four teams scored the most points per game over a 14-game season?

Answer: 1961 Houston Oilers

The 1961 Oilers scored 513 points, to become the first team to top 500 points in a 14 game season.

3. Who was the first team to average 30 points per game and have a losing record?

Answer: 2004 Kansas City Chiefs

The 2004 Chiefs scored 483 points but gave up 435 leading to a 7-9 record.

4. Who was the first team to beat their opponent by more than 25 points per game?

Answer: 1942 Chicago Bears

The 1942 Bears outscored their opponents by 376-84, winning by 26.55 points per game (an 11 game season).

5. Who was the first team to give up more than 510 points in a season?

Answer: 1981 Baltimore Colts

The 1981 Colts gave up 533 points. The 2008 Lions also topped the mark with 517.

6. Who was the first team to average under 10 points per game in a 16-game season?

Answer: 1991 Indianapolis Colts

1991 Colts scored 143 points. The 1992 Seahawks were worse with only 140.

7. Who was the first team to score 500 points in back-to-back seasons?

Answer: 1999 & 2000 St Louis Rams

The 1999 Rams scored 526 points, then scored 540 in 2000. The 2001 Rams scored 503 also.

8. Which team was the first to average 15 points per game or less, and still make the playoffs in a 16-game season?

Answer: 1978 Atlanta Falcons

The 1978 Falcons were outscored 240 to 290 during the season, but finished 9-7 and even won their first playoff game (10-7 vs. Philadelphia Eagles).

9. Which teams was the first to be outscored by more than 275 points in a season?

Answer: 1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The 1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers were outscored by 287 points, or 20.50 per game. They losty all 14 games, scoring 125 and conceding 412 pts.

10. What was the first NFL season in which 10,000 points were scored?

Answer: 1995

In 1995, the Panthers and Jaguars were added to the NFL as expansion teams and pushed the point total to 10,314.

Source: Author Tee14

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