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NFL by the Numbers Trivia Quiz

Trivia about NFL teams, records, rules, and players based on numbers.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemc37. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
joemc37

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,528

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2009

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which NFL franchise won their first Super Bowl in the 1980s? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Chicago Bears

Denver Broncos

Green Bay Packers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two wide receivers both caught over 100 receptions for the Detroit Lions in the 1995 season? Hint

Herman Moore and Desmond Howard

Herman Moore and Johnnie Morton

Herman Moore and Brett Perriman

Brett Perriman and Johnnie Morton

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Hall of Fame kicker wore jersey #3 for the Kansas City Chiefs? Hint

Lawerence Tynes

George Blanda

Gary Anderson

Jan Stenerud

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Question 4 of 10

4. Four members, Willie Davis, John Mackey, Gino Marchetti and _____
______ have entered the Hall of Fame wearing the #89. Which of the following is missing? Hint

Jerry Rice

Reggie White

Lynn Swann

Mike Ditka

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Question 5 of 10

5. What quarterback threw 5 interceptions in Super Bowl XXXVII? Hint

Rich Gannon

Tom Brady

Brad Johnson

Kurt Warner

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Hall of Famer was chosen 6th overall in the 1978 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers? Hint

Ozzie Newsome

James Lofton

Earl Campbell

Joe Montana

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team scored only 7 points while being destroyed by the Baltimore Ravens 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV? Hint

Green Bay Packers

New York Giants

St. Louis Rams

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 8 of 10

8. What quarterback threw 8 interceptions in a 1950 game against Philadelphia? Hint

Jim Hardy

Ken Stabler

Zeke Bratkowski

Ty Detmer

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1909, the points given for a field goal dropped to 3. How many points were awarded for a field goal in the year prior? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Penalties such as offensive pass interference or offensive holding result in a 10-yard penalty, but can you tell me which of these penalties also results in a loss of 10 yards? Hint

Deliberately kicking a loose ball

Delay of game at start of either half

Illegal crackback block by offense

Failure to report change of eligibility

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which NFL franchise won their first Super Bowl in the 1980s?

Answer: Chicago Bears

The year that the Chicago Bears won their first Super Bowl was in the 1985 season. Miami won it in 1973 and 1974, Denver in 1998 and 1999, and Green Bay won it in 1967, 1968, and 1997.

2. Which two wide receivers both caught over 100 receptions for the Detroit Lions in the 1995 season?

Answer: Herman Moore and Brett Perriman

This season set the single season record for most passing yards(4,338), and completions (346) by a Detroit Lions quarterback, achieved by Scott Mitchell.

3. What Hall of Fame kicker wore jersey #3 for the Kansas City Chiefs?

Answer: Jan Stenerud

John Stenerud was a kicker from Norway. Some of his accomplishments include 1,699 career points, 6 pro bowl selections and 3 field goals made in Kansas City's upset victory of Minnesota in Super Bowl IV.

4. Four members, Willie Davis, John Mackey, Gino Marchetti and _____ ______ have entered the Hall of Fame wearing the #89. Which of the following is missing?

Answer: Mike Ditka

Some of the accomplishments of Mike Ditka's career included, Rookie of the Year Award, Super Bowl winning coach, and 43 career TDs.

5. What quarterback threw 5 interceptions in Super Bowl XXXVII?

Answer: Rich Gannon

Three of Gannon's five interceptions resulted in defensive touchdowns.

6. What Hall of Famer was chosen 6th overall in the 1978 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers?

Answer: James Lofton

Lofton had a great NFL career, although he is often remembered for being a member of 3 of the 4 Buffalo Bills teams which failed to win a Super Bowl.

7. Which team scored only 7 points while being destroyed by the Baltimore Ravens 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV?

Answer: New York Giants

The Giants gained a total of only 152 yards against this dominating Baltimore Raven defense.

8. What quarterback threw 8 interceptions in a 1950 game against Philadelphia?

Answer: Jim Hardy

Detmer, Stabler, and Bratkowski hade all thrown 7 in a game. Hardy threw 8 interceptions on Sep. 24, 1950, against Philadelphia. He actually made the Pro Bowl that year.

9. In 1909, the points given for a field goal dropped to 3. How many points were awarded for a field goal in the year prior?

Answer: 4

In 1883, amazingly, a field goal was worth 5 points while a touchdown or a conversion was only worth 3. In 1897 the scoring system was changed and touchdowns became worth 5 points and conversions worth 1 point. The scoring system was then changed again in 1904 to make field goals only worth 4 points.

In 1909 the field goal points changed for the final time to 3. Touchdowns were changed to 6 points in 1912.

10. Penalties such as offensive pass interference or offensive holding result in a 10-yard penalty, but can you tell me which of these penalties also results in a loss of 10 yards?

Answer: Deliberately kicking a loose ball

Some of the other odd 10-yard penalties include: Deliberately batting or punching a loose ball, an illegal block above the waist, and tripping by a member of either team.

Source: Author joemc37

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