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All About The Texans Trivia Quiz

I'm an avid NFL fan and wanted to learn a little more about the Texans. Hope you learn something too!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
994

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (6/10), Guest 12 (7/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Houston Texans join the NFL? Hint

2001

2003

2000

2002

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Question 2 of 10

2. Besides Texans, which other team names were up for consideration before Texans was chosen? Hint

All listed

Stallions

Apollos

Bobcats

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Houston Texans won their regular season home opener against what team in 2002? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Oakland Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs

Dallas Cowboys

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Question 4 of 10

4. Being an expansion team with the first overall draft pick of the NFL in 2002, who did the Texans choose? Hint

Fred Weary

Jabar Gaffney

Chester Pitts

David Carr

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first head coach for the Houston Texans? Hint

Dom Capers

Earl Cambell

Gary Kubiak

Bum Phillips

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the stadium in 2007 where the Houston Texans call home? Hint

Astrodome

Texas Stadium

Reliant Stadium

Darrel K. Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the second head coach of the Houston Texans? Hint

Dom Capers

Gary Kubiak

Bob McNair

Earl Campbell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Official team colors for the Houston Texans are: Hint

Red, blue, and black

Red, silver, and blue

Red, white, and blue

Silver, white, and red

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the first points in the Texans' franchise history? Hint

David Carr

Jabar Gaffney

Andre Johnson

Billy Miller

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year was the first Pro Bowl for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson? Hint

2003

2006

2005

2004

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Houston Texans join the NFL?

Answer: 2002

They joined the NFL as an expansion team in the South Division of the American Football Conference in 2002.

2. Besides Texans, which other team names were up for consideration before Texans was chosen?

Answer: All listed

Wildcatters was a fifth name being considered. The five were narrowed down to the Texans, Apollos, and Stallions before Texans was chosen as the official name.

3. The Houston Texans won their regular season home opener against what team in 2002?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

The Texans won 19-10 vs the Cowboys, becoming only the second expansion team to win their inaugural game.

4. Being an expansion team with the first overall draft pick of the NFL in 2002, who did the Texans choose?

Answer: David Carr

David Carr played quarterback for Fresno State.

5. Who was the first head coach for the Houston Texans?

Answer: Dom Capers

He coached the 2002 season, and was fired following a 2-14 2005 season.

6. What is the name of the stadium in 2007 where the Houston Texans call home?

Answer: Reliant Stadium

The Reliant Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2004 and was also the first stadium in the NFL with a retractable roof.

7. Who was the second head coach of the Houston Texans?

Answer: Gary Kubiak

The Texans finished Gary's first season 6-10 and in last place in 2006.

8. Official team colors for the Houston Texans are:

Answer: Red, white, and blue

When introducing the logo, Bob McNair described the team colors as Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, and Liberty White.

9. Who scored the first points in the Texans' franchise history?

Answer: Billy Miller

Billy scored by catching a pass in the 19-10 win over the Cowboys in their inaugural game.

10. What year was the first Pro Bowl for Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson?

Answer: 2004

Andre Johnson played for the University of Miami and made it to the NFL Pro Bowl in his second year with the Texans in 2004.

Source: Author jaknginger

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