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The 1989 NFL Playoffs Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge regarding the 1989 NFL postseason.

A multiple-choice quiz by mdanel93. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mdanel93

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,701

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two teams were losers in the 1989 Wildcard round? Hint

Oilers and Eagles

Steelers and Giants

Bengals and Redskins

Chiefs and Saints

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many games went into overtime during the 1989 playoffs? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1989 Divisional Playoffs in Cleveland, the Bills were threatening to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th quarter. Their final offensive play of the game resulted in what? Hint

A touchdown

An accidental spike on 4th down

A fumble

An interception

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is true of the 1989 Divisional round game between the Steelers and the Broncos in which Denver was victorious 24-23? Hint

The game was tied or Pittsburgh led until the 4th quarter

Pittsburgh's Gary Anderson missed a 32-yard FG with no time remaining

Denver held Pittsburgh to 8 yards rushing

Denver's John Elway completed 38 passes

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many more games did the NFCs #1 seed win than the AFCs #1 seed during the regular season? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which two teams met in the playoffs for the third consecutive season in 1989? Hint

Browns and Broncos

Steelers and Oilers

Giants and Rams

Vikings and 49ers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the only player to have two interceptions in one game in the 1989 playoffs? Hint

Dennis Smith of the Broncos

Mark Collins of the Giants

Ronnie Lott of the 49ers

Bubba McDowell of the Oilers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is true about the 1989 NFC Championship game in which the 49ers defeated the Rams 30-3? Hint

The 49ers scored an unprecedented 3 safeties in the game

The 49ers didn't pull away until the 4th quarter, scoring 20 points

The 49ers led 21-3 at halftime on their way to an easy win

The Rams gained 473 total yards but had 6 turnovers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was Super Bowl XXIV played? Hint

New Orleans

Detroit

Minneapolis

Atlanta

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is true about Super Bowl XXIV, in which the 49ers defeated the Broncos 55-10? Hint

Denver's Bobby Humphrey made a 71 yard run only to fumble before being tackled

Denver's Dan Reeves pulled John Elway after the second drive of the game

San Francisco scored 35 of its points in the 2nd quarter

San Francisco completed a pass to nine different receivers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams were losers in the 1989 Wildcard round?

Answer: Oilers and Eagles

Both home teams lost in what would be the final season with only two wildcard games. Houston lost to Pittsburgh 26-23, and Philadelphia lost to the L.A. Rams 21-7.

2. How many games went into overtime during the 1989 playoffs?

Answer: 2

The Steelers' 26-23 win over the Oilers in the Wildcard, and the Rams' 19-13 win over the Giants in the Divisional Round both went into overtime.

3. In the 1989 Divisional Playoffs in Cleveland, the Bills were threatening to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th quarter. Their final offensive play of the game resulted in what?

Answer: An interception

Jim Kelly was intercepted at the goal line as the Browns held on to defeat the Bills 34-30.

4. What is true of the 1989 Divisional round game between the Steelers and the Broncos in which Denver was victorious 24-23?

Answer: The game was tied or Pittsburgh led until the 4th quarter

The game was shortly tied at 0 in the 1st and at 17 in the 3rd, but the Cinderella Steelers never fell behind until Denver took a 24-23 lead late in the 4th Quarter, never to look back.

5. How many more games did the NFCs #1 seed win than the AFCs #1 seed during the regular season?

Answer: 3

The 14-2 49ers were clearly superior to the 11-5 Broncos, and it was obvious after San Francisco drubbed Denver in the Super Bowl, 55-10.

6. Which two teams met in the playoffs for the third consecutive season in 1989?

Answer: Vikings and 49ers

Minnesota defeated San Francisco in 1987, but lost to them the next two years, both of which the 49ers won the Super Bowl. In their 1989 matchup, the Vikings were blown away 41-13.

7. Who was the only player to have two interceptions in one game in the 1989 playoffs?

Answer: Dennis Smith of the Broncos

Dennis Smith picked off Bernie Kosar twice during Denver's 38-21 AFC Championship victory over the Browns.

8. What is true about the 1989 NFC Championship game in which the 49ers defeated the Rams 30-3?

Answer: The 49ers led 21-3 at halftime on their way to an easy win

San Francisco scored three 2nd quarter touchdowns and led Los Angeles by 18 at halftime. The Rams were held to just 156 yards.

9. Where was Super Bowl XXIV played?

Answer: New Orleans

Super Bowl XXIV was played in the Louisiana Superdome.

10. What is true about Super Bowl XXIV, in which the 49ers defeated the Broncos 55-10?

Answer: San Francisco completed a pass to nine different receivers

Joe Montana (22 for 29 for 297 yards) and Steve Young (2 for 3 for 20 yards) spread the ball out to nine different receivers in the game. The 49ers never had a 35-point quarter (like Washington vs. Denver in Super Bowl XXII), but they did spread out two touchdowns in each quarter (with one missed PAT).

Source: Author mdanel93

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