1.
What NFL team did Reggie White end his career with?
Correct Answer
B. Carolina Panthers
Explanation
Reggie White ended his career with the Carolina Panthers.
2.
Two college teams produced five top draft picks, University of Notre Dame and who?
Correct Answer
C. University Of Southern California
Explanation
The University of Southern California is the correct answer because the question asks for the other college team that produced five top draft picks alongside the University of Notre Dame. The other options, University of Alabama, University of Michigan, and University of Pittsburgh, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be the correct answer.
3.
What college did football's Jim Brown attend?
Correct Answer
B. Syracuse University
Explanation
Jim Brown attended Syracuse University for college.
4.
Who did football's Michael Strahan sack to claim the single-season sack record?
Correct Answer
A. Brett Favre
Explanation
Michael Strahan sacked Brett Favre to claim the single-season sack record.
5.
Who held the record in 2006 for most punts in a football career?
Correct Answer
C. Jeff Feagles
Explanation
Jeff Feagles held the record in 2006 for the most punts in a football career.
6.
As the longest in NFL history through 2008, how long was the 1971 AFC Championship Game?
Correct Answer
D. 82 Minutes, 40 Seconds
Explanation
The 1971 AFC Championship Game lasted for 82 minutes and 40 seconds, making it the longest game in NFL history up until 2008.
7.
How many times in its history, through 2012, has the NFL canceled a season entirely?
Correct Answer
C. One
Explanation
The correct answer is One. This means that the NFL has only canceled a season entirely once in its history, up until 2012.
8.
Which NFL team was the first to have their own public Hall of Fame?
Correct Answer
B. Green Bay Packers
Explanation
The Green Bay Packers were the first NFL team to have their own public Hall of Fame. The Packers established their Hall of Fame in 1967, which was open to the public and showcased the team's rich history and achievements. This initiative by the Packers set a precedent for other NFL teams to follow, and many teams have since established their own Hall of Fame to honor their players, coaches, and significant contributors.
9.
Which Houston Texan caught the most touchdown passes from Matt Schaub in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Andre Johnson
Explanation
In 2007, the Houston Texan who caught the most touchdown passes from Matt Schaub was Andre Johnson.
10.
Which NFC team led the NFL in interceptions thrown in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. St. Louis Rams
Explanation
In 2007, the St. Louis Rams led the NFL in interceptions thrown. This means that their quarterback threw the most interceptions compared to other NFC teams. The other options, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears, did not have as many interceptions thrown as the St. Louis Rams during that season.
11.
Which NFC team had the worst extra-point attempt ratio in the NFL for the 2007 regular season?
Correct Answer
A. New York Giants
Explanation
The New York Giants had the worst extra-point attempt ratio in the NFL for the 2007 regular season. This means that they had the lowest success rate in converting extra-point attempts compared to the other NFC teams.
12.
Who were the Chicago Bears scheduled to play first in the 2008 regular season?
Correct Answer
B. Indianapolis Colts
Explanation
In the 2008 regular season, the Chicago Bears were scheduled to play the Indianapolis Colts first.
13.
What guard was placed on season-ending injury reserve by the Houston Texans in August 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Fred Weary
Explanation
Fred Weary was placed on season-ending injury reserve by the Houston Texans in August 2008.
14.
Which NFC team had the fewest rushing touchdowns in the NFL's 2007 season?
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis Rams
Explanation
In the NFL's 2007 season, the St. Louis Rams had the fewest rushing touchdowns among the given NFC teams.
15.
Who led the 2007 Houston Texans in sacks?
Correct Answer
D. Mario Williams
Explanation
Mario Williams led the 2007 Houston Texans in sacks.
16.
Which NFC team was tied for the least intercepted passes thrown in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Explanation
In 2007, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were tied for the least intercepted passes thrown among NFC teams. This means that they had a low number of passes intercepted by the opposing team's defense throughout the season. The other teams listed, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins, may have had a higher number of intercepted passes compared to the Buccaneers in that year.
17.
Which San Diego Charger scored a punt return touchdown in the 2007 regular season?
Correct Answer
D. Darren Sproles
Explanation
Darren Sproles is the correct answer because he scored a punt return touchdown for the San Diego Chargers during the 2007 regular season.
18.
Houston Texans 2007 running back Adimchinobe Echemandu was born in what country?
Correct Answer
C. Nigeria
Explanation
Adimchinobe Echemandu, the Houston Texans 2007 running back, was born in Nigeria. This means that he is of Nigerian nationality and was born in that country.
19.
To what player did Jon Kitna throw the most touchdown passes in the 2007 regular season?
Correct Answer
A. Shaun McDonald
Explanation
Jon Kitna threw the most touchdown passes in the 2007 regular season to Shaun McDonald.
20.
Who recorded the most interceptions while with the Houston Texans in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. Fred Bennett
Explanation
Fred Bennett recorded the most interceptions while with the Houston Texans in 2007.
21.
The Denver Broncos' 2007 backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey was born on what holiday?
Correct Answer
B. Valentine's Day
Explanation
Patrick Ramsey, the backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2007, was born on Valentine's Day. This suggests that his birthday falls on February 14th, which is widely celebrated as a holiday associated with love and affection.
22.
Which player had the most all-purpose yards with an NFC team in the 2007 regular season?
Correct Answer
B. Jerious Norwood
Explanation
Jerious Norwood had the most all-purpose yards with an NFC team in the 2007 regular season.
23.
Against what team did 2007 Kansas City Chiefs rookie Dwayne Bowe score his first NFL touchdown?
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Bears
Explanation
In his rookie season in 2007, Dwayne Bowe, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, scored his first NFL touchdown against the Chicago Bears.
24.
What NFC quarterback led the NFL in 2007 by being sacked 51 times?
Correct Answer
D. Jon Kitna
Explanation
In 2007, Jon Kitna led the NFL in being sacked 51 times. This means that he was tackled by opposing defenders behind the line of scrimmage more times than any other NFC quarterback that year.
25.
How many 2007 regular season 100+ yard rushing games did San Diego Charger RB LaDainian Tomlinson have?
Correct Answer
B. Six
Explanation
LaDainian Tomlinson had six 100+ yard rushing games during the 2007 regular season.
26.
What player from the NFC led the NFL in points scored for the 2007 regular season?
Correct Answer
D. Mason Crosby
Explanation
Mason Crosby led the NFL in points scored for the 2007 regular season.
27.
What former New York Giant had his first Minnesota Vikings touchdown catch in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. Visanthe Shiancoe
Explanation
Visanthe Shiancoe is the correct answer because he was a former New York Giant who had his first touchdown catch as a Minnesota Viking in 2007.
28.
What player on the 2007 Houston Texans roster had the most seasons of NFL experience?
Correct Answer
D. Jeff Zgonina
Explanation
Jeff Zgonina is the correct answer because he had the most seasons of NFL experience on the 2007 Houston Texans roster. While the other players listed also had NFL experience, Zgonina had the longest career, having played in the NFL for 17 seasons. This makes him the player with the most seasons of experience among the options provided.
29.
What rookie wide receiver moved toward being named a starter in the Denver Broncos' 2008 pre-season?
Correct Answer
A. Eddie Royal
Explanation
In the 2008 pre-season, Eddie Royal, a rookie wide receiver, showed great potential and performed well enough to be considered for a starting position on the Denver Broncos' team. This suggests that he impressed the coaches and demonstrated the skills and abilities necessary to contribute effectively to the team's offense.
30.
What 2007 first-round pick, inactive for all of 2007, caught a TD in his first 2008 pre-season game?
Correct Answer
D. Robert Meachem
Explanation
Robert Meachem is the correct answer because he was a first-round pick in 2007 who did not play in any games that year. However, in his first preseason game in 2008, he caught a touchdown pass. This indicates that he made an impact early on in his career despite not playing in the previous season.