NFL 2008 Season Trivia Quiz

Answer: Miami Dolphins

Miami led the league with a differential of +17. The Titans, Ravens and Colts were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively, finishing with a +14, +13, and +9 differential.

Answer: Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions)

Calvin Johnson managed to obtain 1331 yards and 12 touchdowns, despite playing on the 0-16 Detriot Lions. Greg Jennings managed to reach the 1200+ yard plateau, catching 1292 yards, but only managed a still impressive 9 touchdowns. Larry Fitzgerald reached both marks (1431 yards and 12 touchdowns) but his Arizona Cardinals managed a winning record, posting a 9-7 record. Tony Gonzalez caught 10 touchdowns, but only 1058 yards on the lowly 2-14 Chiefs.

Answer: 4

The Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, and Green Bay Packers each had at least two 1000-yard receivers. The Cardinals boasted three with Larry Fitzgerald (1431), Anquan Boldin (1038), and Steve Breaston (1006) each reaching the mark. Wes Welker (1165) and Randy Moss (1008) from the Patriots along with Greg Jennings (1292) and Donald Driver (1012) from the Packers also reached the plateau.

The Chiefs also had two in Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez.

Answer: Ben Rothlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers)

While Big Ben just missed the mark, throwing for 3301 yards, Romo (3448), Garrard (3620) and Pennington (3653), all managed to throw for at least 3400 yards.

Answer: D'Qwell Jackson (Cleveland Browns)

D'Qwell Jackson led the NFL with a total of 154 tackles. Willis, Beason, and Farrior finished 2nd, 3rd, and 6th respectively.

Answer: New York Giants

The New York Giants receiving core was led by rookie Dominik Hixon, who registered only 596 receiving yards. The Bears were led by returning phenom Devin Hester (665), the Titans by veteran Justin Gage (651), and the Seahawks rookie tight end John Carlson led his team with 627 receiving yards.

Answer: Tony Dungy (Indianapolis Colts)

Tony Dungy had amassed a career 139-69 record, which worked out to a .688 winning percentage. Andy Reid had a career .609 percentage, Shanahan a .598, and Belichick had amassed a .616 winning percentage.

Answer: 11

A total of 11 NFL teams had coaching changes in the offseason:
Cleveland Browns -- Fired Romeo Crennel; Hired Eric Mangini (Former New York Jets Head Coach).
Denver Broncos -- Fired Mike Shanahan; Hired Josh McDaniels (Former New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator).
Detriot Lions -- Fired Rod Marinelli; Hired Jim Schwartz (Former Tennesee Titans Defensive Coordinator).
Kansas City Chiefs -- Fired Herman Edwards with no new coach immediately announced.
Indianapolis Colts -- Tony Dungy Retired; Hired Jim Caldwell (Colts Associate Head Coach and Quarterbacks coach).
New York Jets -- Fired Eric Mangini; Hired Rex Ryan (Former Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator).
Oakland Raiders -- Did not officially sign Interim Head Coach Tom Cable with no new coach immediately announced.
St. Louis Rams -- Did not officially sign Interim Head Coach Jim Haslett; Hired Steve Spagnuolo (Former New York Giants Defensive Coordinator).
San Francisco 49ers -- Offcially signed Interim Head Coach Mike Singletary.
Seattle Seahawks -- Mike Holmgren Retired; Hired Jim Mora Jr. (Seahawks Assitant Head Coach and Defensive Backs Coach).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Fired Jon Gruden; Hired Raheem Morris (Bucaneers Defensive Coordinator).

Answer: 2

2008s two Super Bowl finalists, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals both swept their respective divisions.

Answer: 5

In a very impressive year for rookie running backs, with five first-year runners rushed for over 900 yards. Steve Slaton of the Houston Texans, Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears, Chris Johnson of the Tennesee Titans, Kevin Smith of the Detriot Lions, and Leron McClain of the Baltimore Ravens, all rushed for over 900 yards.