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Strike the Match Trivia Quiz

You'll have a list of players, then you match the NFL team. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3374

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (6/10), Guest 74 (9/10), Guest 73 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 2000 team rostered the likes of Thurman Thomas, Damon Huard, Leslie Shepherd, Jay Fiedler, and O.J. McDuffie. Which AFC team was this? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Oakland Raiders

Cleveland Browns

Buffalo Bills

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which 1986 team's roster included quarterbacks Ken Anderson and Boomer Esiason, and a receiving core of Cris Collinsworth and Eddie Brown? Hint

Minnesota Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals

San Diego Chargers

Philadelphia Eagles

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 1984 team finished 9-7 in the season. Some of their players were Doug Cosbie, Tony Dorsett, Gary Hogeboom, Danny White, and Ron Springs. Which NFC team was this? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dallas Cowboys

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which 1976 team was star-studded with Pete Banaszak, Ken Stabler, Fred Biletnikoff, and Dave Casper? Hint

Oakland Raiders

Buffalo Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers

New England Patriots

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Question 5 of 10

5. Brian Griese, Jameel Cook, Joey Galloway, Nate Lawrie, and Matt Bryant all wore the uniform of which team in 2005? Hint

Cleveland Browns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Oakland Raiders

Miami Dolphins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Quarterback Sid Luckman and running back Bronko Nagurski highlighted this 1943 team. Which team was it? Hint

Chicago Bears

Washington Redskins

Arizona Cardinals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Question 7 of 10

7. This 1983 team had Gary Kubiak at quarterback, and running backs Rob Lytle, Nathan Poole, Dave Preston, and Sammy Winder. Which team was it? Hint

Baltimore Colts

Houston Oilers

Denver Broncos

New Orleans Saints

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Question 8 of 10

8. This 1988 team had a variety of receivers in the names of Wes Chandler, Terry Greer, John Taylor, Mike Wilson, John Frank, Ron Heller, and Brent Jones. Who were they? Hint

Arizona Cardinals

Washington Redskins

San Francisco 49ers

Minnesota Vikings

9. This 1976 team had four quarterbacks including Steve Spurrier, Terry Hanratty, and an array of running backs in the names of Louis Carter, Charlie Davis, Jimmy Dubose, Essex Johnson, Rod McNeill, and Manfred Moore. Which team was this? Hint

New York Jets

Green Bay Packers

Kansas City Chiefs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Charlie Batch, Verron Haynes, Dan Kreider, Quincy Morgan, Matt Kranchick, Hines Ward, and Jeff Reed all blessed the roster of which 2005 team? Hint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Buffalo Bills

Detroit Lions

St. Louis Cardinals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 2000 team rostered the likes of Thurman Thomas, Damon Huard, Leslie Shepherd, Jay Fiedler, and O.J. McDuffie. Which AFC team was this?

Answer: Miami Dolphins

The 2000 season saw the Dolphins in their first season after the retirement of Dan Marino. Jay Fiedler took over the QB duties, and threw 14 TDs with 14 INTs.

2. Which 1986 team's roster included quarterbacks Ken Anderson and Boomer Esiason, and a receiving core of Cris Collinsworth and Eddie Brown?

Answer: Cincinnati Bengals

Esiason led the Bengals to a 10-6 season, but not good enough to make any postseason games. This season was Boomer's career high for passing yards, falling just 41 yards shy of 4000. 1986 was Esiason's first of three Pro Bowl selections.

3. This 1984 team finished 9-7 in the season. Some of their players were Doug Cosbie, Tony Dorsett, Gary Hogeboom, Danny White, and Ron Springs. Which NFC team was this?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys finished two games behind the Redskins in 1984. The 49ers who went 15-1, went on to win the Super Bowl against the Dolphins.

4. Which 1976 team was star-studded with Pete Banaszak, Ken Stabler, Fred Biletnikoff, and Dave Casper?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

With coach John Madden at the helm, the Raiders went 13-1 in the season, then went all the way and won the Super Bowl against the Vikings, 32-14.

5. Brian Griese, Jameel Cook, Joey Galloway, Nate Lawrie, and Matt Bryant all wore the uniform of which team in 2005?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After a dismal 5-11 season in 2004, the Buccaneers turned it around under John Gruden in 2005 to go 11-5. However, Tampa Bay lost the NFC Wildcard game to the Redskins, 17-10.

6. Quarterback Sid Luckman and running back Bronko Nagurski highlighted this 1943 team. Which team was it?

Answer: Chicago Bears

Both Luckman and Nagurski crossed paths with the Bears in 1943. The Bears went 8-1-1 in the season, and won the NFL Championship game over Washington, 41-21.

7. This 1983 team had Gary Kubiak at quarterback, and running backs Rob Lytle, Nathan Poole, Dave Preston, and Sammy Winder. Which team was it?

Answer: Denver Broncos

1983 was the first Bronco season of the great John Elway. Steve Deberg was the other quarterback who shared the duties. The Broncos went 9-7 in the season under coach Dan Reeves.

8. This 1988 team had a variety of receivers in the names of Wes Chandler, Terry Greer, John Taylor, Mike Wilson, John Frank, Ron Heller, and Brent Jones. Who were they?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

The big name of this team's receiving roster was missing. It was Jerry Rice, who combined with Steve Young and Joe Montana to take the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory over the Bengals, 20-16.

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1976 introduced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFL. The team showed its appreciation by going 0-14 under John McKay, then went 2-12 in 1977. The Buc's first winning season was when they went 10-6 in 1979. In the first 20 seasons of the franchise, the team had a winning record only twice.

10. Charlie Batch, Verron Haynes, Dan Kreider, Quincy Morgan, Matt Kranchick, Hines Ward, and Jeff Reed all blessed the roster of which 2005 team?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers were led by Ben Roethlisberger and Hines Ward. Pittsburgh went all the way to win the Super Bowl against the Seahawks, 21-10.

Source: Author Nightmare

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