Nfl Trivia Quiz # 1
This is Nfl Quiz # 1, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Nfl Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Nfl Question 1
NFL and Major League Baseball - What player had played in the most consecutive games with the New York Yankees?
The correct answer is 'Lou Gehrig'
He played in 2,130 consecutive games from 1925 to 1939.
Nfl Question 2
NFL Running Backs: 2006 - What was Arizona Cardinals' Edgerrin James yards per carry average in 2006?
The correct answer is '3.4'
Edgerrin James had 1159 yards in 2006 for the Arizona Cardinals.
Nfl Question 3
NFL: Another Look Back - Which of these teams set an NFL single season record for fewest points allowed per regular season game.
The correct answer is '1942 Chicago Bears'
The Bears gave up only 84 points in 11 regular season games in 1942, for an average of 7.6 points per game. They finished the season 11-0, but lost the NFL Championship to the Washington Redskins 14-6. Believe it or not, the 1977 Falcons gave up only 9.2 points per game, but didn't even make the playoffs. The 1969 Vikings allowed 9.5 points per game. The 1976 Steelers had an incredible season starting 1-4, then winning the last 9 games to go 10-4. Over those last 9 games they allowed an unbelievably low 28 points. They allowed 9.9 points per game for the whole year.
Nfl Question 4
Philadelphia Sports - Which Wide Receiver did the Eagles draft highest in the 1990 NFL draft?
The correct answer is 'Mike Bellamy'
WR Mike Bellamy from Illinois was chosen in the second round and was a tremendous disappointment. Fortunately for the Eagles, WR Fred Barnett taken in the 3rd round and WR Calvin Williams taken in round 5, went on to have productive careers.
Nfl Question 5
NFL- What Was I Thinking? Pt. 2 - Which of the following Heisman trophy winners was not an NFL bust?
The correct answer is 'Vinny Testaverde'
Although Testaverde never won a Super Bowl, he did have a pretty successful career with several teams including Tampa Bay, Cleveland, and the New York Jets. In 2006, he played his 20th season with the New England Patriots where he continued his streak of at least one touchdown pass in 20 straight seasons. Ware never made an impact with the Lions, playing only 14 games in four seasons. Charles White had one good season in 1987 rushing for 1374 yards, but in his other eight seasons he never got over 400 yards. Griffin was the only two-time Heisman winner, and as a Bengal he never had more than three touchdowns in a season. In fact, he managed only one score in four of his seven seasons.
Nfl Question 6
NFL Football in Florida - The Miami Dolphins had the first undefeated season in NFL history. In 1985, which undefeated team did they beat, to make sure their legacy remained?
The correct answer is 'Chicago Bears'
The 1972 Dolphins went 14-0 in the regular season, and in 1985 this loss by Chicago was their only loss for the season - Chicago went on to win the Super Bowl.
Nfl Question 7
College Alumni, NFL - Where did Broncos WR Rod Smith play his college ball?
The correct answer is 'Missouri Southern'
Nfl Question 8
NFL Draft Busts - R. Jay Soward excelled in the CFL, but flopped in the NFL. Who drafted him in 2000?
The correct answer is 'Jaguars'
Soward was the 29th pick of 2000. His only season in the NFL netted 11 games, 28 yards, and no touchdowns. After substance abuse problems, Soward signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, where his team won the 2004 Grey Cup.
Nfl Question 9
NFL: What Was I Thinking? Pt 1 - Who was the superstar QB drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1955 but was cut and then went on to have a Hall of Fame career with another team?
The correct answer is 'Johnny Unitas'
Think of the shoes Terry Bradshaw would of had to fill if Unitas had remained in Pittsburgh. The Steelers had three other QBs at the time, and the coaches called Unitas awkward and dumb. The following year (1956) Unitas was brought to Baltimore to try out for the Colts, and the rest, as they say, was history.
Nfl Question 10
NFL Pro Bowl 2004 - How many touchdown passes did Marc Bulger throw?
The correct answer is '4'
Marc Bulger threw a 12 yard touchdown pass to Torry Holt, a 2 yard touchdown pass to Keenan McCardell, a 33 yard touchdown pass to Alge Crumpler, and a 5 yarder to Shaun Alexander.

