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2005 NFL Season Trivia Quiz

This quiz talks about the 2005 NFL season. It can include anything from stats, to standings, to game plays.

A multiple-choice quiz by goliath_unit. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
goliath_unit

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,901

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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391

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team finished with a 10-6 record but still missed the playoffs? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Dallas Cowboys

Miami Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many teams that made it into the 2004 playoffs, missed the 2005 playoffs? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Colts won their first 13 games in 2005. Who handed them their first defeat? Hint

Jacksonville Jaguars

Miami Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers

San Diego Chargers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these events led to the Colts' defeat, when down 21-18 with 18 seconds remaining in the game? Hint

Vanderjagt missing a 46-yard field goal

Harrison fumbling on the six-yard line

Manning throwing an INT on 4th down

Deflected pass on fourth down

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who kicked the most field goals during the 2005 regular season? Hint

Neil Rackers

Jeff Wilkins

Shayne Graham

Mike Vanderjagt

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which three teams defeated the Denver Broncos in the 2005 season? Hint

Giants, Chiefs, Dolphins

Patriots, Chargers, Redskins

Bengals, Chiefs, Giants

Ravens, Jaguars, Patriots

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team had gained the most total yards in the season? Hint

New York Giants

Indianapolis Colts

Kansas City Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who set a record by scoring on the longest play in history during the season? Hint

Terrence McGee

Ed Reed

Nathan Vasher

Reno Mahe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which safety intercepted the most passes during the 2005 regular season? Hint

Darren Sharper

Greg Wesley

Ed Reed

Brian Dawkins

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these quarterbacks had the lowest completion percentage? Hint

Kyle Orton

J.P Losman

Gus Frerotte

Michael Vick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team finished with a 10-6 record but still missed the playoffs?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs finished 10-6, but were 3 games behind the Denver Broncos (13-3), and one game behind the sixth wildcard Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) to miss out on the playoffs. The Chargers, Dolphins, and Cowboys all finished at 9-7 records.

2. How many teams that made it into the 2004 playoffs, missed the 2005 playoffs?

Answer: 7

The Chargers (9-7), Jets (4-12), Eagles (6-10), Falcons (8-8), Packers (4-12), Rams (6-10), and Vikings (9-7) all missed the playoffs in 2005 after entering them one season earlier. It is also worth noting that only the Seahawks (13-3) made it into the playoffs in both seasons in the NFC.

3. The Colts won their first 13 games in 2005. Who handed them their first defeat?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

In week 15, the San Diego Chargers went into Indianapolis and pulled out with a 26-17 victory. Manning was sacked four times and picked off twice.

4. Which of these events led to the Colts' defeat, when down 21-18 with 18 seconds remaining in the game?

Answer: Vanderjagt missing a 46-yard field goal

Vanderjagt hit every field goal and every PAT in 2003, including the playoffs. He missed a 46-yard attempt with 18 seconds left. He took off his helmet and smashed it on the ground in rage. The Colts decided not to re-sign him. He signed with the Cowboys, but had a bad season and was eventually released.

5. Who kicked the most field goals during the 2005 regular season?

Answer: Neil Rackers

Neil Rackers of the Arizona Cardinals set a new league record by booting 40 field goals for the season. He had also set records in most consecutive games with 2 fields goals with 11, and most consecutive games kicking a 50+ yard field goal with four.

6. Which three teams defeated the Denver Broncos in the 2005 season?

Answer: Giants, Chiefs, Dolphins

The Broncos lost to the Dolphins 34-10, the Giants 24-23, and the Chiefs by a score of 31-27.

7. Which team had gained the most total yards in the season?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

Surprisingly, the Chiefs had gained the most yards with 6192 yards. The Seahawks, Colts, and Giants finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.

8. Who set a record by scoring on the longest play in history during the season?

Answer: Nathan Vasher

Nathan Vasher of the Bears had taken a missed 49er field goal 108 yards to score a TD.

9. Which safety intercepted the most passes during the 2005 regular season?

Answer: Darren Sharper

Darren Sharper of the Vikings had intercepted the most passes of any safety, intercepting 9 passes.

10. Which of these quarterbacks had the lowest completion percentage?

Answer: J.P Losman

J.P Losman of the Buffalo Bills completed 49.6% of his passes. Orton threw 51.6%, Frerotte 52%, and Vick 55.3%.

Source: Author goliath_unit

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