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What a Great Season! Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz on the leaders of the 2002 NFL season. Enjoy!

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

Author
bcgcolts

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,051

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who led the AFC in receivng yards? Hint

Marvin Harrison-Colts

Eric Moulds-Bills

Hines Ward-Steelers

Laverneus Coles-Jets

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who led the NFC in receiving yards? Hint

Amani Toomer-Giants

Randy Moss-Vikings

Joe Horn-Saints

Torry Holt-Rams

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who led the NFL in total scoring? Hint

Priest Holmes-Chiefs

David Akers-Eagles

Jay Feely-Falcons

Sebastien Janikowski-Raiders

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Question 4 of 10

4. The leading rushers in each conference in 2002 were teammates in 2001.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who lead the NFC in passing yards? Hint

Aaron Brooks-Saints

Brett Favre-Packers

Daunte Culpepper-Vikings

Kerry Collins-Giants

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which running back scored 11 TDs while rushing for less than 500 yards?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. or just first name ... think 'stooges')

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which quarterback led the NFL in interceptions? Hint

Jake Plummer-Cardinals

Daunte Culpepper-Vikings

Peyton Manning-Colts

Drew Brees-Chargers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team has the most improved record in 2002? Hint

Indianapolis Colts

Atlanta Falcons

Dallas Cowboys

Carolina Panthers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team had the biggest decline in record in 2002, compared to 2001? Hint

Buffalo Bills

Minnesota Vikings

Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these running backs was a 1,000 yard rusher in 2002? Hint

Edgerrin James-Colts

Marshall Faulk-Rams

Emmitt Smith-Cowboys

Curtis Martin-Jets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who led the AFC in receivng yards?

Answer: Marvin Harrison-Colts

Harrison was #1 with 1,722 yards. Ward was 2nd with 1,329 yards, Moulds was 3rd with 1,292 yards, and Coles was 4th with 1,264 yards.

2. Who led the NFC in receiving yards?

Answer: Randy Moss-Vikings

Moss was #1, but barely with 1,347 yards, Toomer was 2nd with 1,343 yards, Horn was 3rd with 1,312 yards, and Holt was 4th with 1,302 yards.

3. Who led the NFL in total scoring?

Answer: Priest Holmes-Chiefs

With 144 points (24TDs) Holmes took the crown in 2002 while only playing in 14 games.

4. The leading rushers in each conference in 2002 were teammates in 2001.

Answer: True

Ricky Williams of the Dolphins led the AFC with 1,853 yards, while his former Saints teammate led the NFC with 1,388 yards.

5. Who lead the NFC in passing yards?

Answer: Kerry Collins-Giants

Collins led the way with 4,073 yards, Culpepper was 2nd with 3,853 yards, Favre was 3rd with 3,658 yards, and Brooks was 4th with 3,572 yards.

6. Which running back scored 11 TDs while rushing for less than 500 yards?

Answer: Moe Williams

Williams was a yardage fantasy league nightmare as he rushed for only 414 yards in scoring his 11 TDs.

7. Which quarterback led the NFL in interceptions?

Answer: Daunte Culpepper-Vikings

Culpepper threw 23 picks in 2002 to lead the league. Plummer was 2nd with 20.

8. Which team has the most improved record in 2002?

Answer: Carolina Panthers

Going from 1-15 in 2001 to 7-9 in 2002, the Panthers showed a league best 6 game improvement. The fact that they won their opening game on Sep. 9, 2001, Panthers were the last team to win a game after 9/11.

9. Which team had the biggest decline in record in 2002, compared to 2001?

Answer: Chicago Bears

The Bears went from 13-3 in 2001, to 4-12 in 2002, a nine game drop.

10. Which of these running backs was a 1,000 yard rusher in 2002?

Answer: Curtis Martin-Jets

Although all these backs have multiple 1,000 yard seasons in the past, only Martin with 1,094 managed to crack that barrier in '02. James had 989 yards, Smith had 975 yards, and Faulk had 953 yards.

Source: Author bcgcolts

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