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The Hardest NFL Quiz Of All Time
Instructions: All you have to do is answer the questions below and it will let you know how you scored in the end. Use the ‘Continue’ button (that is under the answers) to move on to the next question.
In 2019, Lamar Jackson became the second player in NFL history to be named as the unanimous MVP. Who was the first?
In 2000, who became the first team to make four first-round picks in the same NFL draft?
JaMarcus Russell went first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. Who was picked second overall?
Which year did the Houston Texans play their first season in the NFL?
Who won the Super Bowl MVP award when the Pittsburgh Steelers won in 2009? (XLIII)
Which team won the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967?
In 1973, Fred Dryer became the first player to score two safeties in one game. Which team was he on when this happened?
In 2013, which quarterback broke a record after throwing a pick-six in four straight games?
Who finished their career with more rushing yards, Eric Dickerson or Marshall Faulk?
In 2007, which kicker broke the record for the most field goals in a single game, with 8?
Who won the Super Bowl MVP award when the Green Bay Packers won in 1997 (XXXI)?
Which number did the legendary Jim Brown wear for the Cleveland Browns?
True Or False: Emmitt Smith was a top 10 pick in the 1990 NFL Draft?
Which team won the most Super Bowls in the 1970s?
In 1965, Gale Sayers set a record for the most touchdowns scored in a rookie season. How many touchdowns did Sayers have that year?
Which quarterback holds the record for the most career interceptions thrown?
How many total receiving yards did Jerry Rice finish his career with?
In 1993, the Buffalo Bills overcame a 35-3 deficit in the AFC wild-card game before coming back to win. Which team was this against?
Who finished their career with more interceptions, Deion Sanders or Ed Reed?
Terry Crews was selected in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Which team picked him?
In 1990, which of these players broke the record for the most sacks in a single game (with 7)?
Who finished their career with more NFL (regular season) MVP award wins, Brett Favre or Joe Montana?
How many Super Bowls did Barry Sanders play in during his career?
Which team did the Tennessee Titans pull off the 'Music City Miracle' against in 2000?
Which team won Super Bowl XXV (25) in 1991?
Which of these kickers is the NFL’s all-time leader in field goals made?
Which of these players is the only person to play on three consecutive Super Bowl winning teams?
Donovan McNabb was selected 2nd overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. Which quarterback was selected ahead of him?
True Or False: Lamar Jackson was selected in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft.
True Or False: John Madden never had a losing record during his 10 seasons as an NFL head coach.
Who won more Super Bowls during their career, Eli or Peyton Manning?
Who was the first-ever defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award?
Which team did Jerry Rice play his last NFL game for?
In 1992, which team started the season 0-4 and went on to still win their division?
Who made more Pro Bowls during their career, Ray Lewis or Tony Gonzalez?
The New York Giants have retired the number 56 in honor of which player?
Which round was Drew Brees selected in the 2001 NFL Draft?
True or False: Champ Bailey won a Super Bowl during his career.
Which team won Super Bowl X in 1976?
How many years must a player be retired for them to be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Which player was selected earlier in the 2013 Draft, Zach Ertz or Travis Kelce?
What year did the first Madden video game come out? It was called John Madden Football.
What was the final team that Vince Lombardi coached in the NFL?
Who was selected earlier in the 2011 NFL Draft, JJ Watt or Julio Jones?
Who was the NFL Commissioner before Roger Goodell?
Jake Long was selected first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Who was selected 2nd overall?
True Or False: Nick Saban didn't have a winning season during his time in the NFL.
Who is credited with doing the first-ever Lambeau Leap?
Who was selected first overall in the 2000 NFL Draft?
Which team was the first to win six Super Bowls?
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NFL Trivia Questions And Answers
In this section, we give you more context on all of the questions that you just answered. This will provide you with some additional context on the ones that you may have gotten wrong.
1) In 2019, Lamar Jackson became the second player in history to be named as the unanimous MVP of the regular season. Who was the first?
The first player to be named the unanimous MVP was Tom Brady in 2010. Jackson had an incredible year in 2019, throwing for 36 touchdowns and running for another 7.
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2) In 2000, who became the first team to make four first-round picks in the same draft?
The 2000 New York Jets are the only team in history to make four first-round picks in the same draft. They selected Shaun Ellis (12th), John Abraham (13th), Chad Pennington (18th), and Anthony Becht (27th).
3) JaMarcus Russell went first overall in the 2007 Draft. Who was picked second overall?
Calvin Johnson was selected second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2007. Johnson would subsequently go on to be regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in history. Other big names selected in 2007 include Joe Thomas (3rd overall), Adrian Peterson (7th overall), Patrick Willis (11th overall), Marshawn Lynch (12th overall), and Darrelle Revis (14th overall). As a result, we can safely say that the Oakland Raiders missed out on a ton of talent by picking Russell.
4) Which year did the Houston Texans play their first season?
The Houston Texans joined the National Football League for the 2002 season. They finished the season with a 4-12 record and did not make the playoffs.
5) Who won the Super Bowl MVP award when the Pittsburgh Steelers won in 2009? (XLIII)
Santonio Holmes was named Super Bowl MVP after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals. This came as a result of Holmes having 131 receiving yards and a touchdown.
6) Which team won the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967?
Super Bowl 1 was won by the Green Bay Packers, who defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 to 10. The MVP of the game was Bart Starr, who threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
7) In 1973, Fred Dryer became the first player to score two safeties in a single game. Which team was he on when this happened?
Fred Dryer was on the Los Angeles Rams when he scored two safeties in a game in 1973. This came in a win against the Green Bay Packers. Dryer is still the only player in history to have done this.
8) In 2013, which quarterback broke a record after throwing a pick-six in four straight games?
Matt Schaub had four straight games of throwing a pick-six in 2013. This is definitely not the record that you want to have as a quarterback.
9) Who finished their career with more rushing yards, Eric Dickerson or Marshall Faulk?
The answer is Eric Dickerson, who finished his career with 13,259 total rushing yards. Faulk was pretty close but only ran for 12,279 total yards. They are both behind Emmitt Smith, who rushed for a record 18,355 total yards during his career.
10) In 2007, which kicker broke the record for the most field goals in a single game, with 8?
The answer is Rob Bironas of the Tennessee Titans, who kicked 8 field goals during a game against the Houston Texans in 2007. Bironas converted field goals of 52, 25, 21, 30, 28, 43, 39, and 29 yards. Unfortunately, Bironas passed away in 2014 after he was involved in a car accident.
11) Who won the Super Bowl MVP award when the Green Bay Packers won in 1997 (XXXI)?
Desmond Howard was the Super Bowl MVP after the Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots, 35-21. Howard scored a 99-yard kickoff return during the game that helped the Packers seal the victory. As a result, Howard became the first special teams player to be named as the Super Bowl MVP.
12) Which number did the legendary Jim Brown wear for the Cleveland Browns?
Jim Brown wore #32 during his time with Cleveland Browns and his number is also retired by the franchise. He is widely considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the National Football League.
13) True Or False: Emmitt Smith was a top 10 pick in the 1990 Draft?
This is false as Emmitt Smith was selected 17th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 1990. Two other Hall of Famers were selected before him that year, Cortez Kennedy (3rd overall) and Junior Seau (5th overall).
14) Which team won the most Super Bowls in the 1970s?
The Pittsburgh Steelers won the most Super Bowls in the 1970s, with 3 (IX, X, and XIII). The Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins also won two during the same decade.
15) In 1965, Gale Sayers set a record for the most touchdowns scored in a rookie season. How many touchdowns did Sayers have that year?
Gale Sayers scored 22 total touchdowns to set the record for the most total touchdowns in a rookie season. This is a record that still stands to this day and will be pretty tough to beat.
16) Which quarterback holds the record for the most career interceptions thrown?
Brett Favre holds the record for the most career interceptions thrown. He was picked off 336 times during his career. The next closest person is George Blanda, who through 277 picks during his career.
17) How many total receiving yards did Jerry Rice finish his career with?
Jerry Rice finished his career with 22,895 total receiving yards. In second place is Larry Fitzgerald, who currently has 17,083. As a result, this is a record that seems like it will never be broken.
18) In 1993, the Buffalo Bills overcame a 35-3 deficit in the AFC wild-card game before coming back to win. Which team was this against?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Houston Oilers in overtime, 41-38. As a result, this game is still called “The Comeback” by Bills fans.
19) Who finished their career with more picks, Deion Sanders or Ed Reed?
Ed Reed finished his career with 64 total interceptions. Deion Sanders was fairly close but only had 53.
20) Terry Crews was selected in the 11th round of the 1991 Draft. Which team picked him?
Terry Crews was selected 281st overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1991. He went on to play 32 total games for the Rams, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles. Crews has subsequently gone on to become one of the biggest actors in all of Hollywood.
21) In 1990, which of these players broke the record for the most sacks in a single game (with 7)?
Derrick Thomas holds the record for the most sacks in a single game with 7. This came during the Kansas City Chiefs’ win against the Seattle Seahawks in 1990. This seems like another record that will be extremely difficult to break.
22) Who finished their career with more regular-season MVP award wins, Brett Favre or Joe Montana?
The answer is Brett Favre as he won the MVP award 3 times during his career (1995, 1996, and 1997). Joe Montana won the award twice during his career (1989 and 1990).
23) How many Super Bowls did Barry Sanders play in during his career?
The answer is none as Barry Sanders never played in a Super Bowl during his entire career. As a result, he is often ranked as the greatest player to never play in a Super Bowl.
24) Which team did the Tennessee Titans pull off the ‘Music City Miracle’ against in 2000?
The ‘Music City Miracle’ happened on January 8th, 2000. The Tennessee Titans pulled it off against the Buffalo Bills to win the game, 22-16. This is definitely one of the wildest plays in history and one that will also be shown forever.
25) Who won Super Bowl XXV (25) in 1991?
The New York Giants won Super Bowl XXV after beating the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. Ottis Anderson was the Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown.
26) Which of these kickers is the all-time leader in field goals made?
Adam Vinatieri holds the record for the most fields goals made in history. As of writing this, he has made 599 during his career. The next closest guy is Morten Andersen at 565 field goals made.
27) Which of these players is the only person to play on three consecutive Super Bowl winning teams?
Linebacker Ken Norton Jr. is the first and only player in history to win three straight Super Bowls. He won Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He also won Super Bowl XXIX as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
28) Donovan McNabb was selected 2nd overall in the 1999 Draft. Which quarterback was selected ahead of him?
The Cleveland Browns selected Tim Couch 1st overall in 1999. Couch is considered a draft bust after only playing 5 seasons. Other big names selected in 1999 include Edgerrin James (4th overall), Champ Bailey (7th overall), and Joey Porter (73rd overall).
29) True Or False: Lamar Jackson was selected in the 2nd round of the Draft.
This is false as Lamar was selected 32nd overall in the first round in 2018. He has gone on to prove that he probably should have been taken first over Baker Mayfield. Other big names from this draft include Saquon Barkley (2nd overall), Denzel Ward (4th overall), and Minkah Fitzpatrick (11th overall).
30) True Or False: John Madden never had a losing record in his 10 seasons as a head coach.
This is true as Madden finished his coaching career with an overall record of 112-39-7.
31) Who won more Super Bowls during their career, Eli or Peyton Manning?
The answer is they both won the same amount with 2 Super Bowls each. Eli won XLII and XLVI. Peyton won XLI and 50.
32) Who was the first-ever defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award?
Chuck Howley became the first defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award in 1971. Howley and the Dallas Cowboys lost Super Bowl V to the Baltimore Colts, 16 to 13. Chuck had two interceptions in the game and also forced a fumble. He also became the first non-QB to win the award and is the only player to win the award on a losing team.
33) Which team did Jerry Rice play his last career game for?
Jerry Rice finished his career with the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. He did sign with the Denver Broncos in 2005 but never ended up playing a game for them.
34) In 1992, which team started the season 0-4 and went on to still win their division?
The answer is the 1992 San Diego Chargers, who started the year 0-4 and went on to finish the year 11-5. They won the AFC West and also beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round. The Chargers ended up losing in the next round to the Miami Dolphins. The Chargers didn’t win the Super Bowl but are still the only team in history to lose their first four games and still make the playoffs.
35) Who made more Pro Bowls during their career, Ray Lewis or Tony Gonzalez?
The answer is Tony Gonzalez as he made it to 14 pro bowls during his career. Ray Lewis came close but only made it to 13 pro bowls in his career.
36) The New York Giants have retired the number 56 in honor of which player?
The answer is Lawrence Taylor, who played for the Giants from 1981 to 1993. Taylor won two Super Bowls during his Giants career (XXI, XXV).
37) Which round was Drew Brees selected in the 2001 Draft?
Drew Brees was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 2nd round (32nd overall) of the 2001 Draft. After playing 5 years in San Diego, he would later move to the New Orleans Saints, where he would win a Super Bowl in 2009. Other big names selected in 2001 include Michael Vick (1st overall), LaDainian Tomlinson (4th overall), Steve Hutchinson (17th overall), and Reggie Wayne (30th overall).
38) True or False: Champ Bailey won a Super Bowl during his career.
This is false as Bailey never won a Super Bowl during his career. He did make it to a Super Bowl though as a member of the Denver Broncos. They lost XLVIII to the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos would subsequently go on to win the Super Bowl in 2015 but Champ was not on the team at this point.
39) Which team won Super Bowl X in 1976?
The Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl X. This came after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 21 to 17. Lynn Swann was named the Super Bowl MVP and became the first-ever wide receiver to win the award.
40) How many years must a player be retired for them to be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
The answer is 5 years.
41) Which player was selected earlier in the 2013 Draft, Zach Ertz or Travis Kelce?
The answer is Zack Ertz as he was selected 35th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. Travis Kelce was selected 63rd overall by Kansas City Chiefs. Both guys have had solid careers and have both won Super Bowls.
42) What year did the first Madden Game come out? It was called John Madden Football.
John Madden Football was the first game of the series and it came out in 1988. This game was only available on MS-DOS (aka Microsoft Disk Operating System).
43) What was the final team that Vince Lombardi coached?
The answer is the Washington Redskins as Lombardi finished his career in 1969 as the coach of the team. The Redskins finished with a 7 and 5 record. Lombardi spent the majority of his career as the coach of the Green Bay Packers. He is also considered one of the greatest coaches in league history.
44) Who was selected earlier in the 2011 Draft, JJ Watt or Julio Jones?
Julio Jones was selected higher in the 2011 Draft. He was taken 6th overall by the Atlanta Falcons and JJ Watt was taken 11th overall by the Houston Texans.
45) Who was the NFL Commissioner before Roger Goodell?
The Commissioner before Roger Goodell was Paul Tagliabue (from 1989 to 2006). Before Tagliabue it was Pete Rozelle (from 1960 to 1989).
46) Jake Long was selected first overall in the 2008 Draft. Who was selected 2nd overall?
Chris Long was selected second overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 Draft. Despite having the same last name, Jake and Chris are not related. Other big names selected in 2005 include Matt Ryan (3rd overall), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (16th overall), DeSean Jackson (49th overall), and Jamaal Charles (73rd overall).
47) True Or False: Nick Saban didn’t have a winning season during his time in the NFL.
This is false as Saban coached the Miami Dolphins to a 9 and 7 record in 2005, which was good enough for 2nd in the AFC East. The year prior, Saban and the Dolphins finished with a 6 and 10 record.
48) Who is credited with doing the first-ever Lambeau Leap?
The first-ever Lambeu Leap was done by LeRoy Butler. This came after his return touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in 1993. This has gone on to become a staple of the Green Bay Packers franchise.
49) Who was selected first overall in the 2000 Draft?
The first overall pick in the 2000 Draft was Courtney Brown, who was selected by the Cleveland Browns. Brown played six seasons in the league and is considered to be a draft bust. Other big names selected in 2000 include Brian Urlacher (9th overall) and Tom Brady (199th overall).
50) Which team was the first to win six Super Bowls?
The Pittsburgh Steelers were the first team to win 6 Super Bowls. They accomplished this feat after winning their 6th in 2008. The New England Patriots became the second team to do this after winning in 2018.
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