Nfl Trivia Quiz # 5
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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 2
NFL for Dummies Again - Where did the New York Giants play their home games in 2003?
The correct answer is 'New Jersey'
Called the Meadowlands, the Giants moved into their new stadium in 1976. The stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was less than seven miles from Yankee Stadium and Times Square in New York.
Nfl Question 3
NFL Players - What team did Eddie George play for?
The correct answer is 'Titans'
John Randle plaayed denfensive tackle.
Nfl Question 4
Michael Jordan vs Jerry Rice - Which of the following NFL Records did Rice NOT hold.
The correct answer is 'first player in league history to reach 30,000-yard mark rushing or receiving'
No player is likely to reach 30,000 yards rushing or receiving, but he did become first player to reach 20,000 yards.
Nfl Question 5
NFL Stuffings #5 - ABC's "Monday Night Football" first aired in 1970. Which of the following was not part of the original trio?
The correct answer is 'Frank Gifford'
Gifford replaced Jackson for the 1971 season.
Nfl Question 6
NFL in the 1930s - Often in the 1930s, the easiest way to name a football team was to just copy the name of a baseball team. Of the baseball team names listed below, which one was never an NFL team?
The correct answer is 'St. Louis Browns'
The Reds (who played in 1933), Indians (1931), and Pirates (1930-39, before becoming the Steelers) had plenty of company in the NFL, in terms of being namesakes of baseball teams. Other NFL teams with baseball-inspired nicknames included the Boston Braves (who became the Boston Redskins after their inaugural season in 1932, then moved to Washington in 1937), Brooklyn Dodgers (1930-44), Detroit Tigers (1921), New York Yankees (1927), and Washington Senators (1921).
Nfl Question 7
The 1989 NFL Playoffs - In the 1989 Divisional Playoffs in Cleveland, the Bills were threatening to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the 4th quarter. Their final offensive play of the game resulted in what?
The correct answer is 'An interception'
Jim Kelly was intercepted at the goal line as the Browns held on to defeat the Bills 34-30.
Nfl Question 8
Famous Nicknames of NFL Players - Back to the some great individuals...What player was known as 'Night Train'?
The correct answer is 'Dick Lane'
A legendary cornerback for the L.A. Rams and Detroit Lions in the 1950's and 60's, Lane got his nickname from the song of the same name constantly played in the locker room. Lane's vicious penchant for 'head hunting' caused the NFL to outlaw tackling near the head area. Lane was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
Nfl Question 9
NFL Quarterbacks 2002 - Who was Rich Gannon, #12, playing for?
The correct answer is 'Oakland Raiders'
On Oct. 20th, 2002, the Oakland Raiders lost to the Chargers; the first time since 1997.
Nfl Question 10
NFL 2005 - Who had the most passing touchdowns in the 2005-06 regular season?
The correct answer is 'Carson Palmer'
Palmer led all QBs with 32 TD passes. Manning had 28, Brady had 26, and Hasselbeck had 24.