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Wide Receivers Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by SportsTriva123. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SportsTriva123

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,322

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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422

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2012, Calvin Johnson broke whose record for most receiving yards in a single season? Hint

Isaac Bruce

Jerry Rice

Andre Johnson

He broke his own record

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Question 2 of 10

2. What rookie wide out caught a record 17 touchdowns in his first year?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 3 of 10

3. What prolific pass-catcher snagged 143 balls in 2002, setting a single-season record in the process? Hint

Terrell Owens

Randy Moss

Steve Smith

Marvin Harrison

4. Terrell Owens set a single-game record for receptions on December 17th, 2000. Against the Chicago Bears, T.O. caught a whopping 20 passes. The record was broken nine years later by what player? Hint

Brandon Marshall

Calvin Johnson

Jason Witten

Reggie Wayne

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first player to reach 200 career touchdowns? Hint

Don Hutson

Emitt Smith

Jerry Rice

Terrell Owens

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2005, which of these wide-outs led the league in all three receiving categories: yards, touchdowns, and receptions? Hint

Marvin Harrison

Larry Fitzgerald

Terrell Owens

Steve Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first player to gain 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season? Hint

Roger Craig

Chris Johnson

Marshall Faulk

Eric Dickerson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Randy Moss set a new single-season record for touchdown receptions in 2007, with 23. What team was he playing against when he caught number 23? Hint

Cleveland Browns

Jacksonville Jaguars

Washington Redskins

New York Giants

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Question 9 of 10

9. The record for receiving yards in a single game is a staggering 336. Which player accomplished this feat? Hint

Miles Austin

Don Hutson

Flipper Anderson

Andre Johnson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these receivers was the first to catch 100 touchdowns? Hint

Jerry Rice

Steve Largent

Don Hutson

Paul Warfield

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2012, Calvin Johnson broke whose record for most receiving yards in a single season?

Answer: Jerry Rice

In 1995, Jerry Rice racked up 1,848 receiving yards with the San Fransisco 49ers. In 2012, Calvin Johnson managed to get 1,964 yards with the Detroit Lions (despite going 4-12).

2. What rookie wide out caught a record 17 touchdowns in his first year?

Answer: randy moss

In 1998, after being picked 21st overall by the Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss caught for 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns (while only starting 11 games).

3. What prolific pass-catcher snagged 143 balls in 2002, setting a single-season record in the process?

Answer: Marvin Harrison

Not only did Harrison set a new league record, but he shattered the previous mark of 123 set by Detroit Lion Herman Moore in 1995.

Answer: Brandon Marshall

On December 13th, 2009, Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) pulled down 21 passes against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite his solid performance that year, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2010.

5. Who was the first player to reach 200 career touchdowns?

Answer: Jerry Rice

Rice's 208 career touchdowns are the most in league history (197 receiving, 10 rushing, and 1 passing). He played 20 years, 1985-2004, coming within 3 of two bucks for receiving.
175 - Emmitt Smith (1990-2004)
156 - Terrell Owens (1996-2010)
105 - Don Hutson (1935-1945).

6. In 2005, which of these wide-outs led the league in all three receiving categories: yards, touchdowns, and receptions?

Answer: Steve Smith

Smith was tied for the lead in receptions and touchdowns (103 and 12, respectively), but stood atop the league in yardage with 1,563.

7. Who was the first player to gain 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season?

Answer: Roger Craig

While Marshall Faulk's 1999 season with the St. Louis Rams was spectacular (2,429 yards from scrimmage), he was actually the second player to reach quadruple digits in both rushing and receiving. Roger Craig paved the way in 1985 with the 49ers, under Bill Walsh and the West Coast offense.

8. Randy Moss set a new single-season record for touchdown receptions in 2007, with 23. What team was he playing against when he caught number 23?

Answer: New York Giants

On December 29th, 2007, the New England Patriots defeated the New York Giants, 38-35, finishing their season at 16-0. Randy Moss and quarterback Tom Brady had failed to connect on a 2nd and 10 early in the fourth quarter, and faced a crucial 3rd and 10 situation on their own 35 yard line. Running the same streak pattern as he had the play before, Moss caught a 65-yard touchdown pass, breaking both the single-season passing and receiving touchdown records simultaneously (Brady's 50th & Moss' 23rd).

They went on to face the Giants again in the Super Bowl XLII, losing 14-17.

9. The record for receiving yards in a single game is a staggering 336. Which player accomplished this feat?

Answer: Flipper Anderson

On November 26, 1989, L.A. Ram Flipper Anderson hauled in 336 yards against the New Orleans Saints, leading them to 20-17 overtime victory. Only 3 other players have ever broken 300 (Stephone Paige 309, Jim Benton 303, Cloyce Box 302).

10. Which of these receivers was the first to catch 100 touchdowns?

Answer: Steve Largent

Although Don Hutson (1935-1945) is considered by many to be the greatest receiver of all time (he led the league in scoring 8 of his 11 seasons), he retired one touchdown shy of triple digits. His career mark of 99 was broken 44 years later by Seattle Seahawk Steve Largent, who retired with an even 100.

Source: Author SportsTriva123

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