NFL Trivia: Test Your Football Knowledge!

The NFL is packed with legendary teams, iconic players, and unforgettable moments that have defined the sport for generations. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, there’s always something new to learn about the league that has captivated millions around the globe. From record-breaking achievements to surprising historical facts, this NFL trivia challenge will put your football knowledge to the test! Each question comes with four options, but only one is correct—can you score a touchdown with your answers? Let’s dive into 30 exciting NFL trivia questions that cover the league’s rich history and its greatest stars.

NFL Trivia Questions

  1. Which team won the first Super Bowl in 1967?
    A) Green Bay Packers
    B) Kansas City Chiefs
    C) Dallas Cowboys
    D) New York Jets
    Answer: A) Green Bay Packers

  2. Who holds the record for the most career touchdown passes in NFL history?
    A) Peyton Manning
    B) Tom Brady
    C) Drew Brees
    D) Brett Favre
    Answer: B) Tom Brady

  3. Which NFL team is known as “America’s Team”?
    A) New England Patriots
    B) Dallas Cowboys
    C) San Francisco 49ers
    D) Pittsburgh Steelers
    Answer: B) Dallas Cowboys

  4. Who was the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
    A) Michael Vick
    B) Donovan McNabb
    C) Doug Williams
    D) Russell Wilson
    Answer: C) Doug Williams

  5. Which player has the most rushing yards in a single NFL season?
    A) Eric Dickerson
    B) Barry Sanders
    C) Emmitt Smith
    D) Adrian Peterson
    Answer: A) Eric Dickerson

  6. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl?
    A) Lombardi Trophy
    B) Heisman Trophy
    C) Walter Payton Trophy
    D) Manning Trophy
    Answer: A) Lombardi Trophy

  7. Who is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer?
    A) Adam Vinatieri
    B) Jerry Rice
    C) Morten Andersen
    D) George Blanda
    Answer: A) Adam Vinatieri

  8. Which team has the most Super Bowl appearances?
    A) Pittsburgh Steelers
    B) San Francisco 49ers
    C) New England Patriots
    D) Green Bay Packers
    Answer: C) New England Patriots

  9. What team did the Tennessee Titans originally start as?
    A) Houston Oilers
    B) Dallas Texans
    C) Los Angeles Rams
    D) St. Louis Cardinals
    Answer: A) Houston Oilers

  10. Who was the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a single NFL season?
    A) O.J. Simpson
    B) Barry Sanders
    C) Eric Dickerson
    D) Adrian Peterson
    Answer: A) O.J. Simpson

  11. Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?
    A) Pittsburgh Steelers
    B) New England Patriots
    C) Dallas Cowboys
    D) San Francisco 49ers
    Answer: B) New England Patriots

  12. Who was the first player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl?
    A) Bart Starr
    B) Max McGee
    C) Jim Taylor
    D) Paul Hornung
    Answer: B) Max McGee

  13. Which player has the most career rushing touchdowns?
    A) Emmitt Smith
    B) LaDainian Tomlinson
    C) Marcus Allen
    D) Walter Payton
    Answer: A) Emmitt Smith

  14. What team drafted Peyton Manning in 1998?
    A) Indianapolis Colts
    B) Tennessee Titans
    C) Denver Broncos
    D) Cleveland Browns
    Answer: A) Indianapolis Colts

  15. Which NFL player has the most career receiving yards?
    A) Randy Moss
    B) Terrell Owens
    C) Jerry Rice
    D) Calvin Johnson
    Answer: C) Jerry Rice

 

  1. Who was the first team to complete a perfect season, including winning the Super Bowl?
    A) Miami Dolphins
    B) Chicago Bears
    C) New England Patriots
    D) Green Bay Packers
    Answer: A) Miami Dolphins

  2. Who is the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
    A) Dan Marino
    B) Patrick Mahomes
    C) Ben Roethlisberger
    D) Tom Brady
    Answer: C) Ben Roethlisberger

  3. Which coach has the most Super Bowl wins?
    A) Vince Lombardi
    B) Bill Walsh
    C) Bill Belichick
    D) Chuck Noll
    Answer: C) Bill Belichick

  4. What team did Brett Favre win a Super Bowl with?
    A) Green Bay Packers
    B) Minnesota Vikings
    C) New York Jets
    D) Atlanta Falcons
    Answer: A) Green Bay Packers

  5. Which quarterback has the most Super Bowl MVP awards?
    A) Joe Montana
    B) Tom Brady
    C) Peyton Manning
    D) John Elway
    Answer: B) Tom Brady

  6. Who holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history (as of 2023)?
    A) Justin Tucker
    B) Matt Prater
    C) Sebastian Janikowski
    D) Adam Vinatieri
    Answer: A) Justin Tucker

  7. What year did the NFL merge with the AFL?
    A) 1966
    B) 1970
    C) 1974
    D) 1980
    Answer: B) 1970

  8. Which NFL team plays its home games at Arrowhead Stadium?
    A) Kansas City Chiefs
    B) Seattle Seahawks
    C) Denver Broncos
    D) Cincinnati Bengals
    Answer: A) Kansas City Chiefs

  9. What NFL team was originally called the Decatur Staleys?
    A) Chicago Bears
    B) Green Bay Packers
    C) Detroit Lions
    D) Cleveland Browns
    Answer: A) Chicago Bears

  10. Which NFL player was known as “Prime Time”?
    A) Deion Sanders
    B) Randy Moss
    C) Jerry Rice
    D) Bo Jackson
    Answer: A) Deion Sanders

  11. Which NFL team has a logo only on one side of their helmet?
    A) Pittsburgh Steelers
    B) Miami Dolphins
    C) New York Giants
    D) Houston Texans
    Answer: A) Pittsburgh Steelers

  12. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl 50?
    A) Cam Newton
    B) Von Miller
    C) Peyton Manning
    D) Demarcus Ware
    Answer: B) Von Miller

  13. Which NFL player had the nickname “The Bus”?
    A) Jerome Bettis
    B) Marshall Faulk
    C) Terrell Davis
    D) Curtis Martin
    Answer: A) Jerome Bettis

  14. Which NFL team has never appeared in a Super Bowl?
    A) Detroit Lions
    B) Cleveland Browns
    C) Jacksonville Jaguars
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above

  15. Who holds the record for the most sacks in a single season?
    A) J.J. Watt
    B) Michael Strahan
    C) Bruce Smith
    D) Reggie White
    Answer: B) Michael Strahan

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