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January 10, 2024

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Level 1 (Super Easy) - 25 Questions

1. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
a) 3
b) 6
c) 1
d) 7
‍Correct Answer: b) 6

2. What is the name of the championship game in the NFL?

a) World Series
b) Stanley Cup
c) Super Bowl
d) NBA Finals
‍Correct Answer: c) Super Bowl

3. What shape is a football in American football?

a) Round
b) Square
c) Oval
d) Elliptical
‍Correct Answer: d) Elliptical

4. How many quarters are in an American football game?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
‍Correct Answer: c) 4

5. What is the name of the line where the end zone begins?

a) Goal line
b) Baseline
c) Sideline
d) Halfway line
‍Correct Answer: a) Goal line

6. Who is the player that throws the ball in American football?

a) Receiver
b) Quarterback
c) Linebacker
d) Kicker
‍Correct Answer: b) Quarterback

7. Which team won the first Super Bowl?

a) New York Giants
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Green Bay Packers
d) Pittsburgh Steelers
‍Correct Answer: c) Green Bay Packers

8. How many points is a field goal worth?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
‍Correct Answer: b) 3

9. What is it called when the defense catches a pass intended for the offense?

a) Touchdown
b) Fumble
c) Interception
d) Sack
‍Correct Answer: c) Interception

10. Which position is primarily responsible for running with the ball?

a) Quarterback
b) Wide Receiver
c) Running Back
d) Linebacker
‍Correct Answer: c) Running Back

11. What is the name of the area where a touchdown is scored?

a) Red zone
b) End zone
c) Safe zone
d) Neutral zone
‍Correct Answer: b) End zone

12. What is the standard length of an American football field?

a) 80 yards
b) 90 yards
c) 100 yards
d) 120 yards
‍Correct Answer: c) 100 yards

13. Who holds the ball for the kicker during a field goal attempt?

a) Quarterback
b) Holder
c) Punter
d) Receiver
‍Correct Answer: b) Holder

14. What is it called when the ball is dropped by a player and can be recovered by either team?

a) Interception
b) Sack
c) Fumble
d) Punt
‍Correct Answer: c) Fumble

15. How many yards is a team penalized for offside?

a) 5 yards
b) 10 yards
c) 15 yards
d) 20 yards
‍Correct Answer: a) 5 yards

16. What is the name of the NFL team based in Dallas?

a) Cowboys
b) Texans
c) Broncos
d) Chiefs
‍Correct Answer: a) Cowboys

17. Who is the all-time leading scorer in NFL history?

a) Jerry Rice
b) Emmitt Smith
c) Adam Vinatieri
d) Peyton Manning
‍Correct Answer: c) Adam Vinatieri

18. How many points is a safety worth?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
‍Correct Answer: b) 2

19. What does NFL stand for?

a) National Football League
b) National Foot League
c) National Field League
d) National Fantasy League
‍Correct Answer: a) National Football League

20. Which player is known for the phrase "I'm going to Disneyland" after winning the Super Bowl?

a) Joe Montana
b) Tom Brady
c) Peyton Manning
d) Various players
‍Correct Answer: d) Various players

21. What is the maximum number of players on the field for one team during a game?

a) 9
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
‍Correct Answer: c) 11

22. Which position primarily catches passes from the quarterback?

a) Running Back
b) Wide Receiver
c) Linebacker
d) Cornerback
‍Correct Answer: b) Wide Receiver

23. What color are the penalty flags used by referees?

a) Red
b) Blue
c) Yellow
d) Green
‍Correct Answer: c) Yellow

24. Which NFL team has a star on their helmet?

a) New England Patriots
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Denver Broncos
d) Kansas City Chiefs
‍Correct Answer: b) Dallas Cowboys

25. What is the name of the defensive play where the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage?

a) Interception
b) Fumble
c) Sack
d) Safety
‍Correct Answer: c) Sack

Level 2 (Easy) - 25 Questions

26. Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowl titles?
a) Pittsburgh Steelers
b) New England Patriots
c) San Francisco 49ers
d) Dallas Cowboys
‍Correct Answer: a) Pittsburgh Steelers and b) New England Patriots (tied)

27. What is the primary role of the offensive line?

a) Catch passes
b) Run with the ball
c) Block defenders
d) Kick field goals
‍Correct Answer: c) Block defenders

28. How long is the end zone in American football?

a) 5 yards
b) 10 yards
c) 15 yards
d) 20 yards
‍Correct Answer: b) 10 yards

29. Which player is known for the "Lambeau Leap"?

a) Tom Brady
b) Brett Favre
c) Aaron Rodgers
d) Emmitt Smith
‍Correct Answer: b) Brett Favre

30. What is the name of the position that snaps the ball to the quarterback?

a) Linebacker
b) Center
c) Guard
d) Tackle
‍Correct Answer: b) Center

31. Which team is known as "America's Team"?

a) New York Giants
b) Green Bay Packers
c) Dallas Cowboys
d) San Francisco 49ers
‍Correct Answer: c) Dallas Cowboys

32. How many minutes are in each quarter of an NFL game?

a) 10 minutes
b) 12 minutes
c) 15 minutes
d) 20 minutes
‍Correct Answer: c) 15 minutes

33. What is a "Hail Mary" in football?

a) A short pass
b) A long pass to the end zone
c) A running play
d) A defensive formation
‍Correct Answer: b) A long pass to the end zone

34. Which NFL team is known for their "Cheeseheads" fans?

a) Minnesota Vikings
b) Chicago Bears
c) Detroit Lions
d) Green Bay Packers
‍Correct Answer: d) Green Bay Packers

35. Who was the first NFL player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season?

a) Walter Payton
b) Barry Sanders
c) O.J. Simpson
d) Eric Dickerson
‍Correct Answer: c) O.J. Simpson

36. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl champion?

a) Heisman Trophy
b) Lombardi Trophy
c) Stanley Cup
d) World Series Trophy
‍Correct Answer: b) Lombardi Trophy

37. What is the penalty for a false start in football?

a) 5 yards
b) 10 yards
c) 15 yards
d) 20 yards
‍Correct Answer: a) 5 yards

38. Which team has a logo featuring a lightning bolt?

a) Kansas City Chiefs
b) Los Angeles Chargers
c) Seattle Seahawks
d) Miami Dolphins
‍Correct Answer: b) Los Angeles Chargers

39. Who is known as the "Minister of Defense"?

a) Reggie White
b) Lawrence Taylor
c) Bruce Smith
d) Deion Sanders
‍Correct Answer: a) Reggie White

40. What is the term for when a quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage?

a) Interception
b) Fumble
c) Sack
d) Safety
‍Correct Answer: c) Sack

41. How many points is an extra point worth after a touchdown?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
‍Correct Answer: a) 1

42. Which position is primarily responsible for covering wide receivers?

a) Linebacker
b) Safety
c) Cornerback
d) Defensive End
‍Correct Answer: c) Cornerback

43. Who was the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl?

a) Tony Dungy
b) Mike Tomlin
c) Lovie Smith
d) Herm Edwards
‍Correct Answer: a) Tony Dungy

44. Which NFL team is known as the "Steel Curtain"?

a) New York Giants
b) Chicago Bears
c) Pittsburgh Steelers
d) Denver Broncos
‍Correct Answer: c) Pittsburgh Steelers

45. What is the term for a pass that is caught by a defensive player?

a) Fumble
b) Sack
c) Interception
d) Punt
‍Correct Answer: c) Interception

46. Who is the NFL's all-time leading rusher?

a) Walter Payton
b) Emmitt Smith
c) Barry Sanders
d) Jim Brown
‍Correct Answer: b) Emmitt Smith

47. Which team has a mascot named "Rowdy"?

a) New York Jets
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Miami Dolphins
d) Atlanta Falcons
‍Correct Answer: b) Dallas Cowboys

48. What is it called when the quarterback throws the ball away to avoid a sack?

a) Interception
b) Intentional Grounding
c) Fumble
d) Hail Mary
‍Correct Answer: b) Intentional Grounding

49. Who is the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes?

a) Tom Brady
b) Peyton Manning
c) Brett Favre
d) Drew Brees
‍Correct Answer: a) Tom Brady

50. Which team has a logo with a pirate flag?

a) Oakland Raiders
b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
c) New England Patriots
d) Arizona Cardinals
‍Correct Answer: b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Level 3 (Medium) - 25 Questions

51. Who holds the record for the most career rushing touchdowns in the NFL?
a) Walter Payton
b) Emmitt Smith
c) LaDainian Tomlinson
d) Marcus Allen
‍Correct Answer: b) Emmitt Smith

52. Which team drafted quarterback Aaron Rodgers?

a) San Francisco 49ers
b) New York Jets
c) Green Bay Packers
d) Dallas Cowboys
‍Correct Answer: c) Green Bay Packers

53. How many games are in an NFL regular season (as of 2021)?

a) 14
b) 16
c) 17
d) 18
‍Correct Answer: c) 17

54. Which NFL player has the nickname "Megatron"?

a) Calvin Johnson
b) Randy Moss
c) Jerry Rice
d) Terrell Owens
‍Correct Answer: a) Calvin Johnson

55. Which team did the Denver Broncos defeat to win their first Super Bowl?

a) Green Bay Packers
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) San Francisco 49ers
d) Washington Redskins
‍Correct Answer: a) Green Bay Packers

56. Which player was known as the "Bus"?

a) Walter Payton
b) Jerome Bettis
c) Barry Sanders
d) Earl Campbell
‍Correct Answer: b) Jerome Bettis

57. What was the original name of the Tennessee Titans?

a) Memphis Grizzlies
b) Houston Oilers
c) Nashville Predators
d) Chattanooga Lookouts
‍Correct Answer: b) Houston Oilers

58. Who was the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft?

a) Tua Tagovailoa
b) Chase Young
c) Joe Burrow
d) Justin Herbert
‍Correct Answer: c) Joe Burrow

59. Which quarterback holds the record for the most passing yards in a single season?

a) Tom Brady
b) Peyton Manning
c) Drew Brees
d) Patrick Mahomes
‍Correct Answer: b) Peyton Manning

60. Which team has the longest winning streak in NFL history?

a) Miami Dolphins
b) New England Patriots
c) San Francisco 49ers
d) Pittsburgh Steelers
‍Correct Answer: b) New England Patriots

61. Who is the only player to win the Heisman Trophy twice?

a) Tim Tebow
b) Archie Griffin
c) Barry Sanders
d) Herschel Walker
‍Correct Answer: b) Archie Griffin

62. Which team won three Super Bowls in the 1990s?

a) New York Giants
b) San Francisco 49ers
c) Dallas Cowboys
d) Buffalo Bills
‍Correct Answer: c) Dallas Cowboys

63. What is the longest field goal made in NFL history?

a) 63 yards
b) 64 yards
c) 65 yards
d) 66 yards
‍Correct Answer: d) 66 yards

64. Who was the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season?

a) Eric Dickerson
b) O.J. Simpson
c) Barry Sanders
d) Adrian Peterson
‍Correct Answer: b) O.J. Simpson

65. Which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers?

a) Chicago Bears
b) Green Bay Packers
c) Pittsburgh Steelers
d) Dallas Cowboys
‍Correct Answer: a) Chicago Bears

66. Who was the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl?

a) Warren Moon
b) Michael Vick
c) Doug Williams
d) Randall Cunningham
‍Correct Answer: c) Doug Williams

67. Which team is known for the "No Huddle" offense?

a) Dallas Cowboys
b) Buffalo Bills
c) Kansas City Chiefs
d) San Francisco 49ers
‍Correct Answer: b) Buffalo Bills

68. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl LIII (53)?

a) Tom Brady
b) Julian Edelman
c) Rob Gronkowski
d) Aaron Donald
‍Correct Answer: b) Julian Edelman

69. Which player has the most Super Bowl MVP awards?

a) Joe Montana
b) Terry Bradshaw
c) Tom Brady
d) Troy Aikman
‍Correct Answer: c) Tom Brady

70. Which NFL team was the first to win six Super Bowls?

a) Dallas Cowboys
b) San Francisco 49ers
c) New England Patriots
d) Pittsburgh Steelers
‍Correct Answer: d) Pittsburgh Steelers

71. What year did the NFL and AFL merge?

a) 1965
b) 1970
c) 1975
d) 1980
‍Correct Answer: b) 1970

72. Which player holds the record for the most career interceptions thrown?

a) Peyton Manning
b) Brett Favre
c) Dan Marino
d) Tom Brady
‍Correct Answer: b) Brett Favre

73. What is the maximum number of points a team can score in a single play?

a) 3
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
‍Correct Answer: c) 8

74. Who was the head coach of the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl-winning team?

a) Bill Walsh
b) Mike Ditka
c) Vince Lombardi
d) Don Shula
‍Correct Answer: b) Mike Ditka

75. Which team did the Rams defeat to win Super Bowl XXXIV (34)?

a) Tennessee Titans
b) New York Giants
c) New England Patriots
d) Baltimore Ravens
‍Correct Answer: a) Tennessee Titans

Level 4 (Hard) - 25 Questions

76. Who holds the record for the most career sacks in NFL history?
a) Bruce Smith
b) Reggie White
c) Kevin Greene
d) Julius Peppers
‍Correct Answer: a) Bruce Smith

77. Which quarterback has the most career rushing yards?

a) Michael Vick
b) Randall Cunningham
c) Steve Young
d) Cam Newton
‍Correct Answer: a) Michael Vick

78. What year was the NFL founded?

a) 1910
b) 1920
c) 1930
d) 1940
‍Correct Answer: b) 1920

79. Which team has the record for the most losses in a single season?

a) Cleveland Browns
b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
c) Detroit Lions
d) New York Jets
‍Correct Answer: b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

80. Who was the first overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft?

a) Tom Brady
b) Michael Vick
c) Courtney Brown
d) LaDainian Tomlinson
‍Correct Answer: c) Courtney Brown

81. Which NFL player returned a fumble 66 yards to the wrong end zone, scoring a safety for the other team?

a) Jim Marshall
b) Leon Lett
c) Dan Orlovsky
d) Tony Romo
‍Correct Answer: a) Jim Marshall

82. Which player has the most career interceptions returned for touchdowns?

a) Deion Sanders
b) Ed Reed
c) Rod Woodson
d) Charles Woodson
‍Correct Answer: c) Rod Woodson

83. What team did Bill Belichick first become a head coach for?

a) New England Patriots
b) New York Jets
c) Cleveland Browns
d) Baltimore Ravens
‍Correct Answer: c) Cleveland Browns

84. Which team did the New York Jets defeat in Super Bowl III?

a) Dallas Cowboys
b) Green Bay Packers
c) Baltimore Colts
d) Kansas City Chiefs
‍Correct Answer: c) Baltimore Colts

85. Which NFL player has the most career forced fumbles?

a) Lawrence Taylor
b) Ray Lewis
c) Robert Mathis
d) Charles Tillman
‍Correct Answer: c) Robert Mathis

86. What is the only NFL team to complete a perfect season, including playoffs?

a) New England Patriots
b) Pittsburgh Steelers
c) Miami Dolphins
d) San Francisco 49ers
‍Correct Answer: c) Miami Dolphins

87. Who holds the record for the longest touchdown run in NFL history?

a) Adrian Peterson
b) Tony Dorsett
c) Derrick Henry
d) Barry Sanders
‍Correct Answer: b) Tony Dorsett

88. Which NFL team has never played in a Super Bowl?

a) Detroit Lions
b) Cleveland Browns
c) Houston Texans
d) All of the above
‍Correct Answer: d) All of the above

89. Who was the first defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award?

a) Ray Lewis
b) Richard Dent
c) Chuck Howley
d) Von Miller
‍Correct Answer: c) Chuck Howley

90. What team did Jerry Rice play his last NFL game with?

a) Oakland Raiders
b) San Francisco 49ers
c) Seattle Seahawks
d) Denver Broncos
‍Correct Answer: c) Seattle Seahawks

91. Which NFL quarterback holds the record for the most career fumbles?

a) Brett Favre
b) Warren Moon
c) John Elway
d) Eli Manning
‍Correct Answer: b) Warren Moon

92. What was the name of the first professional football league in the United States?

a) American Football League
b) National Football League
c) American Professional Football Association
d) United States Football League
‍Correct Answer: c) American Professional Football Association

93. Which player holds the record for the most consecutive starts in NFL history?

a) Peyton Manning
b) Brett Favre
c) Eli Manning
d) Philip Rivers
‍Correct Answer: b) Brett Favre

94. Who was the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

a) Kellen Winslow
b) Ozzie Newsome
c) Mike Ditka
d) Shannon Sharpe
‍Correct Answer: c) Mike Ditka

95. Which team won the first ever Monday Night Football game?

a) Green Bay Packers
b) New York Jets
c) Cleveland Browns
d) Chicago Bears
‍Correct Answer: b) New York Jets

96. Who was the first NFL player to surpass 15,000 receiving yards?

a) Jerry Rice
b) Terrell Owens
c) Randy Moss
d) Marvin Harrison
‍Correct Answer: a) Jerry Rice

97. Which team did Joe Montana play for after leaving the San Francisco 49ers?

a) Denver Broncos
b) Kansas City Chiefs
c) Green Bay Packers
d) Oakland Raiders
‍Correct Answer: b) Kansas City Chiefs

98. Who was the first NFL player to reach 100 career touchdown receptions?

a) Don Hutson
b) Lance Alworth
c) Steve Largent
d) Jerry Rice
‍Correct Answer: a) Don Hutson

99. Which NFL team was originally named the Decatur Staleys?

a) Detroit Lions
b) Chicago Bears
c) Green Bay Packers
d) Minnesota Vikings
‍Correct Answer: b) Chicago Bears

100. What team was the first to win five Super Bowls?

a) San Francisco 49ers
b) Pittsburgh Steelers
c) Dallas Cowboys
d) New England Patriots
‍Correct Answer: a) San Francisco 49ers

Level 5 (Super Hard) - 25 Questions

101. Who holds the NFL record for the most career safeties?
a) Ted Hendricks
b) Jared Allen
c) Jason Taylor
d) Doug English
‍Correct Answer: a) Ted Hendricks

102. Which player holds the record for the most passing yards in a single Super Bowl game?

a) Kurt Warner
b) Tom Brady
c) Joe Montana
d) Steve Young
‍Correct Answer: b) Tom Brady

103. What year was the first NFL Draft held?

a) 1936
b) 1941
c) 1946
d) 1950
‍Correct Answer: a) 1936

104. Who was the first wide receiver to reach 1,000 career receptions?

a) Steve Largent
b) Jerry Rice
c) Marvin Harrison
d) Cris Carter
‍Correct Answer: a) Steve Largent

105. Which player has the most career fumble recoveries?

a) Rod Woodson
b) Jim Marshall
c) Warren Moon
d) Brett Favre
‍Correct Answer: b) Jim Marshall

106. Who holds the NFL record for the most career tackles?

a) Ray Lewis
b) Derrick Brooks
c) Junior Seau
d) London Fletcher
‍Correct Answer: a) Ray Lewis

107. What team drafted Brett Favre?

a) Atlanta Falcons
b) Green Bay Packers
c) New York Jets
d) Minnesota Vikings
‍Correct Answer: a) Atlanta Falcons

108. Which player has the most career rushing attempts?

a) Walter Payton
b) Emmitt Smith
c) Barry Sanders
d) Jerome Bettis
‍Correct Answer: b) Emmitt Smith

109. Who holds the record for the most receiving touchdowns in a single season?

a) Jerry Rice
b) Terrell Owens
c) Randy Moss
d) Marvin Harrison
‍Correct Answer: c) Randy Moss

110. Which team was the first to win three Super Bowls?

a) Miami Dolphins
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Pittsburgh Steelers
d) Green Bay Packers
‍Correct Answer: c) Pittsburgh Steelers

111. Who was the first African American general manager in the NFL?

a) Ozzie Newsome
b) Rod Graves
c) Jerry Reese
d) James Harris
‍Correct Answer: a) Ozzie Newsome

112. Which player holds the record for the most career forced fumbles?

a) Ray Lewis
b) Charles Tillman
c) Derrick Thomas
d) Jason Taylor
‍Correct Answer: b) Charles Tillman

113. Who was the first NFL player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season?

a) Jim Brown
b) Steve Van Buren
c) Beattie Feathers
d) Red Grange
‍Correct Answer: c) Beattie Feathers

114. Which quarterback has the most career fourth-quarter comebacks?

a) Peyton Manning
b) Tom Brady
c) Drew Brees
d) John Elway
‍Correct Answer: a) Peyton Manning

115. Who was the first tight end to have over 1,000 receiving yards in a season?

a) Kellen Winslow
b) Mike Ditka
c) Tony Gonzalez
d) Shannon Sharpe
‍Correct Answer: b) Mike Ditka

116. What year was the NFL's first official championship game held?

a) 1920
b) 1933
c) 1940
d) 1945
‍Correct Answer: b) 1933

117. Which NFL team has the record for the most consecutive playoff appearances?

a) Dallas Cowboys
b) San Francisco 49ers
c) New England Patriots
d) Pittsburgh Steelers
‍Correct Answer: c) New England Patriots

118. Who holds the record for the longest punt in NFL history?

a) Shane Lechler
b) Ray Guy
c) Steve O'Neal
d) Pat McAfee
‍Correct Answer: c) Steve O'Neal

119. Which player has the most career kickoff return touchdowns?

a) Devin Hester
b) Deion Sanders
c) Josh Cribbs
d) Gale Sayers
‍Correct Answer: a) Devin Hester

120. Who was the first player to win both a Heisman Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP?

a) Marcus Allen
b) Roger Staubach
c) Jim Plunkett
d) Desmond Howard
‍Correct Answer: a) Marcus Allen

121. Which team did Peyton Manning defeat for his first Super Bowl win?

a) Chicago Bears
b) New England Patriots
c) Carolina Panthers
d) Seattle Seahawks
‍Correct Answer: a) Chicago Bears

122. Who holds the record for the most career tackles for loss in the NFL?

a) Ray Lewis
b) Lawrence Taylor
c) JJ Watt
d) Bruce Smith
‍Correct Answer: d) Bruce Smith

123. Which team has the record for the fewest wins in a regular season?

a) Detroit Lions
b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
c) Cleveland Browns
d) New York Jets
‍Correct Answer: b) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

124. Who was the first player to be drafted number one overall in the NFL Draft?

a) Jay Berwanger
b) Sam Francis
c) Riley Smith
d) Ki Aldrich
‍Correct Answer: a) Jay Berwanger

125. Which NFL player holds the record for the most career all-purpose yards?

a) Jerry Rice
b) Walter Payton
c) Emmitt Smith
d) Brian Mitchell
‍Correct Answer: d) Brian Mitchell