Challenging NFL Team Records

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1. On September 29, 1974, the Buffalo Bills took on the New York Jets. In this game, the Bills set a game record for doing which of the following? Kicking 13 field goals Scoring 74 points Never completing a pass Having a total of nine players ejected

2. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys pummeled quarterback Ron Smith during a game, and the Cowboy defense sacked him a record 12 times. Their only score was an 11-yard pass to Willie Asbury from Smith. Which team did this bruised quarterback play for? Indianapolis Colts Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins Detroit Lions

3. The Los Angeles Rams set a record in 1966 by attempting 49 field goals throughout the season. Which team in the 1940s set a record by not even attempting one field goal in an entire season? Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Browns

4. Which NFL team set a record in 1974 by winning 27 consecutive home games? Miami Dolphins New England Patriots Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts

5. Ironically, two NFL teams in 2004 finished last in their respective divisions, only to come back and win their divisions in 2005. Which two teams were these? Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers

6. In a 1943 game, the Green Bay Packers were all over the Detroit Lions. The Packers set a NFL game record by accomplishing which of the following? Throwing 10 touchdown passes in the game Scoring 51 points in the first half Intercepted nine passes in the game Allowing only three Lion rushing yards

7. In 1942, the Chicago Bears set a NFL team record by leading the league in rushing yardage in four consecutive seasons. Which 1980s team tied that record in another four consecutive seasons of leading the league in rushing? Minnesota Vikings Washington Redskins Chicago Bears San Francisco 49ers

8. Which early NFL team set a record in the 1920s for shutting out their opponents 11 times in a season? Dayton Triangles Pottsville Maroons Akron Indians Canton Bulldogs

9. The 1981 Baltimore Colts were a dismal team under the final season of head coach Mike McCormack. The team set many team records in the season, but not records that they would want to be remembered by. Which of the following NFL records was one that they did not set in that season? Most first downs allowed in a season Most points allowed in a season Most touchdowns allowed in a season Most rushing yards allowed in a season

10. This 1984 NFL team's defense went insane by setting a NFL season record by sacking their opponent's quarterbacks 72 times. Which team was this? Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins Oakland Raiders Chicago Bears