{"id":142732,"date":"2023-08-02T10:30:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T14:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=142732"},"modified":"2025-01-28T09:58:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:58:49","slug":"100-nfl-trivia-questions-for-the-perfect-football-game-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/08\/02\/100-nfl-trivia-questions-for-the-perfect-football-game-night\/","title":{"rendered":"100 NFL Trivia Questions for the Perfect Football Game Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

Think you’re a Wizz when it comes to NFL knowledge? Test it out with 100 NFL Trivia questions guaranteed to stump even the biggest NFL fans. Getting ready for the Super Bowl? Also check out our Super Bowl Trivia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

100 NFL Trivia Questions for the Perfect Football Game Night<\/h2>\n

Easy NFL Trivia<\/h3>\n

1. How many NFL divisions are there?<\/p>\n

Eight<\/p>\n

2. What is the name of the Super Bowl trophy?<\/p>\n

Lombardi<\/p>\n

3. What are the names of the two conferences in the NFL?<\/p>\n

AFC and NFC<\/p>\n

4. Where is the Pro Football Hall of Fame?<\/p>\n

Canton, Ohio<\/p>\n

5. Who won Super Bowl One<\/a>?<\/p>\n

The Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

6. How many players line up on offense on any given play?<\/p>\n

11<\/p>\n

7. How long is an NFL game?<\/p>\n

60 minutes<\/p>\n

8. How many rounds is the NFL Draft<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Seven<\/p>\n

9. Only one team plays their home games in New York, which team is it?<\/p>\n

The Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

10. How long is a football field from end to end?<\/p>\n

360 feet<\/p>\n

Slightly Harder Questions<\/h3>\n

11. Who is the NFL’s all-time leading receiver?<\/p>\n

Jerry Rice<\/p>\n

12. Who is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher?<\/p>\n

Emmitt Smith<\/p>\n

13. Which two franchises have won the most Super Bowls?<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots<\/p>\n

14. Which two teams have purple uniforms?<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

15. Who is the NFL’s all-time leading passer?<\/p>\n

Tom Brady<\/p>\n

16. Which player is the “Man of the Year” award named after?<\/p>\n

Walter Payton<\/p>\n

17. What was the nickname of the Steelers defense in the 1970s?<\/p>\n

the Steel Curtain<\/p>\n

18. Which teams play in Florida?<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

19. Which four teams are named after cats?<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

20. What was the nickname of the Minnesota Vikings defense in the 1970s?<\/p>\n

The Purple People Eaters<\/a><\/p>\n

21. How many yards is it for a first down?<\/p>\n

Ten<\/p>\n

22. How many offensive linemen are in a normal formation?<\/p>\n

Five<\/p>\n

23. Who holds the single-season rushing yards record?<\/p>\n

Eric Dickerson<\/p>\n

24. Who holds the single-season receiving yards record?<\/p>\n

Calvin Johnson<\/p>\n

25. The clock stops to give a “warning” the half or game will end soon. When does that happen?<\/p>\n

Two minutes remaining.<\/p>\n

26. How many games is the NFL regular season?<\/p>\n

17<\/p>\n

27. What was the nickname of the Seattle Seahawks defense in the early 2010s?<\/p>\n

The Legion of Boom<\/p>\n

28. Who was the number one overall pick in 2021?<\/p>\n

Trevor Lawrence<\/a><\/p>\n

29. What is the most expensive NFL franchise according to Forbes<\/a>?<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

WATCH: 2023 NFL Trivia Show<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Gridiron Great Questions<\/h3>\n

31. Who coined the term sack?<\/p>\n

Deacon Jones<\/p>\n

32. Who is the all-time sack leader?<\/p>\n

Bruce Smith<\/p>\n

33. Who leads all tight ends in career receiving yards?<\/p>\n

Tony Gonzalez<\/p>\n

34. Which player was nicknamed “The Fridge”?<\/p>\n

William Perry<\/p>\n

35. Who is the career leader in interceptions?<\/p>\n

Paul Krause<\/p>\n

36. Which player was nicknamed “The Minister of Defense”?<\/p>\n

Reggie White<\/p>\n

37. Who is the all-time winningest coach?<\/p>\n

Don Shula<\/p>\n

38. Which player was nicknamed “The Bus”?<\/p>\n

Jerome Bettis<\/p>\n

39. Which two players excelled in both football and played in the MLB?<\/p>\n

Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson<\/p>\n

40. Which quarterback has the most rushing yards in their career?<\/p>\n

Michael Vick (Lamar Jackson only needs 1,700 yards as of this article)<\/p>\n

41. What was the nickname of the Washington offensive line in the 1980s?<\/p>\n

The Hogs<\/p>\n

42. What was the nickname of the Rams offense in the early 2000s?<\/p>\n

The Greatest Show on Turf<\/p>\n

43. Who has the most receiving yards as a rookie tight end in history?<\/p>\n

“Iron” Mike Ditka<\/p>\n

44. Who has the most rushing yards as a rookie in history?<\/p>\n

Eric Dickerson<\/p>\n

45. Who has the most Super Bowl MVPs in history?<\/p>\n

Tom Brady<\/p>\n

46. Which non-QB has the most Pro Bowl appearances in history?<\/p>\n

Tony Gonzalez, Bruce Matthews, and Merlin Olsen are all tied at 14<\/p>\n

47. Who has the most career tackles?<\/p>\n

London Fletcher (Only counted since 1994)<\/p>\n

48. Who was the “Nigerian Nightmare”?<\/p>\n

Christian Okoye<\/p>\n

49. Who has the most interceptions in a season?<\/p>\n

Dick “Night Train” Lane<\/p>\n

50. What player has said “Omaha” more times on National Television than anyone else?<\/p>\n

Peyton Manning<\/p>\n

51. What position did Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch play?<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver<\/p>\n

52. Who was the first player from an HBCU to be selected number one overall?<\/p>\n

Ed “Too Tall” Jones<\/p>\n

53. Which player used Skittles as a mid-game snack?<\/p>\n

Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch<\/p>\n

54. Which running back has played the most games in a career?<\/p>\n

Frank Gore<\/p>\n

55. How tall is the sportscaster “Boomer” Chris Berman?<\/p>\n

6’5″<\/p>\n

56. What player has been on the most NFL teams?<\/p>\n

Joshua Johnson, QB<\/p>\n

57. Did Dan Marino have more or less than 100 yards rushing in his career?<\/p>\n

Less, 87<\/p>\n

58. Who has the most receiving yards as a rookie?<\/p>\n

Bill Groman<\/p>\n

59. Which Mr. Irrelevant (the last player selected in the draft) has scored the most points all-time?<\/p>\n

Ryan Succop<\/p>\n

60. Who invented “spiking the ball” as a celebration?<\/p>\n

Homer Jones<\/a><\/p>\n

All-Madden NFL Trivia<\/h3>\n

61. Who were the first NFL teams that still exist established?<\/p>\n

The Arizona Cardinals (Originally the Chicago Cardinals) and the Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

62. What is the newest NFL franchise?<\/p>\n

The Houston Texans<\/p>\n

63. Who was the first player to throw for 4,000 yards?<\/p>\n

Joe Namath<\/p>\n

64. Which team has completed a fully undefeated season?<\/p>\n

The Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

65. What former defensive end now announces for American Ninja Warrior?<\/p>\n

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila<\/p>\n

66. What team has won the most playoff games?<\/p>\n

The New England Patriots<\/p>\n

67. Who was the first AFPA (the NFL precursor) champion?<\/p>\n

The Akron Pros<\/a><\/p>\n

68. Who is the last team to have a winless season?<\/p>\n

The Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

69. How many head coaches have the Baltimore Ravens had since 2000?<\/p>\n

Two (Brian Billick and John Harbaugh)<\/p>\n

70. Which team has lost the most playoff games?<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

71. Which tight end has the most playoff receptions?<\/p>\n

Travis Kelce<\/a><\/p>\n

72. What player has scored the most PPR fantasy points in one game in the modern era?<\/p>\n

Jerry Rice<\/p>\n

73. Which team has been to the Super Bowl the most times without winning?<\/p>\n

Tie between the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

74. How many Madden games have been created?<\/p>\n

Including mobile games, 40 (plus one for Madden 2024 when that is released)<\/p>\n

75. One of the greatest coaches of all time, how many games did Madden win?<\/p>\n

103<\/p>\n

Super Bowl Trivia<\/h3>\n

76. What is the longest rush in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

75 yards by Willie Parker<\/p>\n

77. Who has the most rushing attempts in a single Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

John Riggins with 38<\/p>\n

78. Who has thrown the most interceptions in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

John Gannon with five<\/p>\n

79. Who has the fewest passing attempts while winning the Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Bob Griese with seven<\/p>\n

80. What is the most amount of passing touchdowns thrown by a player in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Six by Steve Young<\/p>\n

81. Who has the longest kick return in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Jacoby Jones 108 yards<\/p>\n

82. What’s the longest punt in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

65 yards by Johnny Hekker<\/p>\n

83. What was the shortest field goal made in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Nine yards by Jim Turner and Mike Clark before the post was moved to the back of the end zone<\/p>\n

84. Who has the most interceptions returned for a touchdown?<\/p>\n

Dwight Smith with two<\/p>\n

85. How many non-quarterbacks have thrown a touchdown<\/a> in the Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Five<\/p>\n

86. Who is the youngest player to start in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

Bryan Bulaga<\/p>\n

87. Which quarterback both threw for and caught one touchdown?<\/p>\n

Nick Foles on the Philly Special<\/p>\n

88. What non-QB has scored the most points in a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

James White with 20 points<\/p>\n

89. How many teams have not won a Super Bowl?<\/p>\n

12<\/p>\n

Facts to Play Price is Right With<\/h3>\n

90. How many career rushing yards does Frank Gore have?<\/p>\n

16,000<\/p>\n

91. How many interceptions has Brett Favre thrown?<\/p>\n

366 total<\/p>\n

92. What is the record for career passing yards?<\/p>\n

89,214, over 50 miles by Tom Brady<\/p>\n

93. What is the record for career sacks?<\/p>\n

200<\/p>\n

94. Who has the most games played, and how many did they play?<\/p>\n

Morten Anderson with 382 games<\/p>\n

95. Who has the most interceptions on defense in a career, and how many?<\/p>\n

Paul Krause 81<\/p>\n

96. How many more yards does Jerry Rice have than the next closest receiver?<\/p>\n

5,402, which is the same difference between the 2nd receiver Larry Fitzgerald and the 27th receiver Hines Ward<\/p>\n

97. How many rushing touchdowns did Emmitt Smith have?<\/p>\n

164<\/p>\n

98. How many times has Tom Brady been sacked?<\/p>\n

565<\/p>\n

99. Most yards by an offense in a season?<\/p>\n

2011 New Orleans Saints with 7,474<\/p>\n

100. Most rushing yards allowed by a defense in a season?<\/p>\n

1978 Buffalo Bills 3,228<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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