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Fun Trivia: N : NFL 2006

Special Sub-Topic: Back-up Running Backs


The Atlanta Falcons have led the league in rushing many times because of the combination of Michael Vick and Warrick Dunn. What rookie backed up Warrick Dunn in the 2006 season?

    Jerious Norwood. Jerious Norwood was a rookie for the Falcons in 2006, and rushed for 633 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known to have a great rushing attack. Willie Parker was no exception in the 2006 season. Who backed up Willie Parker for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
    Najeh Davenport. Najeh Davenport came from the Green Bay Packers to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006, and piled up 221 rushing yards with 1 rushing touchdown.

Thomas Jones had a better year than expected at running back for the Chicago Bears. Who was his back up in the 2006 NFL season?
    Cedric Benson. Cedric Benson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2005. and had 647 rushing yards along with 6 rushing touchdowns in the 2006 season.

Although playing in many games because of Shaun Alexander's injury, who was the back-up running back of Shaun Alexander for the Seattle Seahawks?
    Maurice Morris. Maurice Morris got more playing time than usual for the Seahawks and had 604 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns.

The Oakland Raiders had only two wins in 2006. LaMont Jordan was their running back. Who backed him up at running back?
    Justin Fargas. Justin Fargas, a former USC Trojan, had 659 rushing yards and only 1 rushing touchdown for the Oakland Raiders in the season.

LaDainian Tomlinson had a great year for the San Diego Chargers in 2006 with 31 touchdowns on the year. His back-up also played a part in the Chargers success. Who was it?
    Michael Turner & Turner. Michael Turner was acquired by the Chargers in 2002, and had 502 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the 2006 season.

Julius Jones was a huge part in the Cowboys success in the 2006 season. His back up was electrifying on the goal line. Who was he?
    Marion Barber. Marion Barber had been playing for 2 years, and 2006 was his best year yet. Barber had 654 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.

Fred Taylor has been a premiere running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars for many years. What rookie running back backed Taylor up in the 2006 season?
    Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew had a sensational rookie year in 2006, with 941 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns in the 2006 season.

Deuce McAllister has been the star running back at the New Orleans Saints from 2001-2006. However, in 2006, he shared time at running back with a rookie from USC. Who was he?
    Reggie Bush & Bush. Reggie Bush had a great rookie season with 742 receiving yards, 565 rushing yards, and 6 rushing touchdowns in the 2006 season.

Tatum Bell won the starting job at the Denver Broncos in the 2006 season. What rookie, who also had the same last name, was the back up running back in Denver in 2006?
    Mike Bell & Bell. Mike Bell started 3 games with the Denver Broncos, had 677 rushing yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns in the 2006 season.


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