Megan Moran Quizzes

American Football quiz

From the width of the field to the night a Monday Night Football broadcast stopped the nation, this is a taste of what's inside. Twenty questions on rules, legends, famous games and quirky traditions, with a short fact after each answer. Play on your own or turn it into a family quiz night.

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  1. Question 1 of 20Rules, Positions & Basics

    How wide is an NFL field in yards?

  2. Question 2 of 20Super Bowl History

    Why was Super Bowl XLVII nicknamed the ‘Blackout Bowl’?

  3. Question 3 of 20Super Bowl History

    What number Super Bowl introduced Roman numerals as the official naming convention?

  4. Question 4 of 20Legendary Quarterbacks

    What round of the NFL Draft was Tom Brady selected in?

  5. Question 5 of 20Legendary Quarterbacks

    Joe Montana never threw an interception in how many Super Bowl appearances?

  6. Question 6 of 20NFL Teams, Stadiums & Rivalries

    The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest continuous professional football franchise. In which city were they originally based?

  7. Question 7 of 20NFL Teams, Stadiums & Rivalries

    The Green Bay Packers are unique in the NFL for what reason regarding their ownership?

  8. Question 8 of 20Coaches & Dynasties

    What was the record of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, including the playoffs?

  9. Question 9 of 20Famous Games & Iconic Moments

    Which famous Monday Night Football moment saw a commentator announce a player’s death on air in 1980?

  10. Question 10 of 20Famous Games & Iconic Moments

    The ‘Lambeau Leap’ tradition — where a player jumps into the stands after a touchdown — was started by which player?

  11. Question 11 of 20Records & Statistics

    Which team holds the record for the most points scored in a single game, putting up 73 points in the 1940 NFL Championship?

  12. Question 12 of 20NFL Draft & College Stars

    Tom Brady was drafted by which team other than the Patriots — but in baseball?

  13. Question 13 of 20NFL Draft & College Stars

    Which school did Aaron Rodgers transfer from before landing at California and entering the NFL Draft?

  14. Question 14 of 20Modern NFL (Mahomes Era)

    The ‘Brotherly Shove’ is a short-yardage play made famous by which team?

  15. Question 15 of 20Offensive Plays & Schemes

    What is a ‘flea flicker’?

  16. Question 16 of 20Defensive Plays & Schemes

    What is a ‘nickel defense’?

  17. Question 17 of 20NFL Nicknames & Traditions

    The ‘Terrible Towel’ was created by which Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster in 1975?

  18. Question 18 of 20NFL Nicknames & Traditions

    Which player was called ‘The Fridge’ — a 300-plus pound defensive lineman who also carried the ball as a fullback?

  19. Question 19 of 20American Football Around the World

    Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was built with a specific NFL feature. What is it?

  20. Question 20 of 20American Football Around the World

    Which two teams played in the first NFL regular season game in London in 2007?

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  1. How wide is an NFL field in yards? 53.3 yards
  2. Why was Super Bowl XLVII nicknamed the ‘Blackout Bowl’? A power outage stopped play for 34 minutes
  3. What number Super Bowl introduced Roman numerals as the official naming convention? Super Bowl V
  4. What round of the NFL Draft was Tom Brady selected in? 6th round
  5. Joe Montana never threw an interception in how many Super Bowl appearances? 4
  6. The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest continuous professional football franchise. In which city were they originally based? Chicago
  7. The Green Bay Packers are unique in the NFL for what reason regarding their ownership? They are publicly owned by fans and shareholders
  8. What was the record of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, including the playoffs? 17-0
  9. Which famous Monday Night Football moment saw a commentator announce a player’s death on air in 1980? Howard Cosell announced the death of John Lennon
  10. The ‘Lambeau Leap’ tradition — where a player jumps into the stands after a touchdown — was started by which player? LeRoy Butler
  11. Which team holds the record for the most points scored in a single game, putting up 73 points in the 1940 NFL Championship? Chicago Bears
  12. Tom Brady was drafted by which team other than the Patriots — but in baseball? Montreal Expos
  13. Which school did Aaron Rodgers transfer from before landing at California and entering the NFL Draft? Butte College
  14. The ‘Brotherly Shove’ is a short-yardage play made famous by which team? Philadelphia Eagles
  15. What is a ‘flea flicker’? A handoff to a running back who pitches it back to the QB who then passes deep
  16. What is a ‘nickel defense’? A defensive package with five defensive backs instead of the standard four
  17. The ‘Terrible Towel’ was created by which Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster in 1975? Myron Cope
  18. Which player was called ‘The Fridge’ — a 300-plus pound defensive lineman who also carried the ball as a fullback? William Perry
  19. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was built with a specific NFL feature. What is it? A retractable grass pitch that slides away to reveal a synthetic NFL field beneath
  20. Which two teams played in the first NFL regular season game in London in 2007? Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants