FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about NFL Quarterbacks
Quiz about NFL Quarterbacks

NFL Quarterbacks Multiple Choice Quiz | NFL Players


This quiz is for quarterbacks or football fans with QB knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by quarterback12. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Sports Trivia
  6. »
  7. NFL Players
  8. »
  9. NFL QBs

Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
43,949
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
6373
Last 3 plays: alsgatn (8/10), Guest 78 (2/10), Guest 99 (5/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. This quarterback was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and also was MVP of the XFL? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I played on a team that had a metal shield for defense. I threw to receivers named Rocky, John, Lynn, Sidney, and a host of others. In one season, I threw for over 3700 yards. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. He was one of the most successful quarterbacks in the storied history of Michigan football. He started all four seasons and led them to two Bowl victories. He later played in the NFL. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Quarterback played QB and Punter in college and in the NFL. He played at Ohio State in college. Who is he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was named MVP of SuperBowl I and SuperBowl II? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the first player in NCAA history to gain over 16,000 yards in total offense during his college career? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who lost 3 Super Bowls, before finally winning his fourth? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, and led his team to Super Bowl victories? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. He produced one of the most impressive years of any passer in NCAA history in 1998, averaging 314 yards per game, with 32 TDs against just eight interceptions and 10.14 yards-per attempt, with Oregon. Who is he? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. He played Arena football before winning Super Bowl XXXIV against Tennessee Titans. Who is he? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Apr 06 2024 : alsgatn: 8/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 78: 2/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 99: 5/10
Mar 29 2024 : jonathanw55: 3/10
Mar 25 2024 : parrotman2006: 6/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 8: 6/10
Mar 11 2024 : Poppet18: 5/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 99: 10/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This quarterback was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and also was MVP of the XFL?

Answer: Tommy Maddox

Maddox has played in the NFL for 4 seasons, but did not do very well. Along with earning MVP honors, Maddox led the Los Angeles Xtreme to the XFL championship in 2001, passing for league-highs of 1,996 yards and 17 touchdowns. Maddox had not played in the NFL since being released by the Atlanta Falcons in training camp in 1997.
2. I played on a team that had a metal shield for defense. I threw to receivers named Rocky, John, Lynn, Sidney, and a host of others. In one season, I threw for over 3700 yards. Who am I?

Answer: Terry Bradshaw

With the famed 'Steel Curtain' of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team had defense. Bradshaw had a bevy of receivers in the names of John Stallworth, Lynn Swann, Rocky Bleier, Sidney Thornton, and Franco Harris. In 1979, Bradshaw threw for 3724 yards, threw 26 touchdowns, and ran for 21 of his own.
3. He was one of the most successful quarterbacks in the storied history of Michigan football. He started all four seasons and led them to two Bowl victories. He later played in the NFL. Who is he?

Answer: Elvis Grbac

As a four-year starter, he established school career records for pass attempts, completions, completion percentage, touchdown passes, 200-yard games (14) and efficiency rating (148.1). He was the first Michigan QB to lead the Wolverines to two bowl victories ('93 Rose and '91 Gator).

In '91 as a junior, he led the nation with a 169.0 passer efficiency rating while tossing 19 TD passes to Desmond Howard (Raiders), who won the Heisman Trophy that season. He and Howard own the NCAA record for most touchdowns by the same passer and receiver in a career (31) and single season (19).

He also led the nation with a 150.18 rating as a senior in '92. During his final three seasons, the Wolverines did not finish below seventh in the final AP poll. He led Michigan to four first place finishes in the Big 10 and was 22-2-2 (.857) as a starter in conference games.

His only two Big 10 losses were each by a single point.
4. This Quarterback played QB and Punter in college and in the NFL. He played at Ohio State in college. Who is he?

Answer: Tom Tupa

Tupa was a four-year letterman (1984-87) as a quarterback and punter at Ohio State. He ranks as the school's all-time leading punter with a 44.7-yard career average on 214 punts, and finished his Buckeye career completing 171 of 304 passes for 2,252 yards, including 15 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. Tom started every game as a senior and completed 134 of 242 passes (.554) for 1,786 yards and 12 touchdowns. During his collegiate career he played in the Rose, Florida Citrus and Cotton Bowls during his collegiate career.
5. Who was named MVP of SuperBowl I and SuperBowl II?

Answer: Bart Starr

Bart won 2 SuperBowls with the Green Bay Packers.
6. Who was the first player in NCAA history to gain over 16,000 yards in total offense during his college career?

Answer: Steve McNair

Steve set a collegiate record by averaging 400.55 yards in total offense per game. He became only the third player in Division I-AA to throw for 100 TDs in a career, and owns every Alcorn State game, season and career passing and total offense record.

He finished with 928 completions in 1,673 attempts for 14,496 yards passing with 119 TDs and 58 INTs. He added 2,327 yards and 33 TDs on 375 rushing attempts. Unanimous All-America choice.
7. Who lost 3 Super Bowls, before finally winning his fourth?

Answer: John Elway

He won his first Super Bowl against Green Bay in 1998, and then won the next year against Atlanta before retiring.
8. Who was quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, and led his team to Super Bowl victories?

Answer: Terry Bradshaw

He's now a broadcaster for Fox.
9. He produced one of the most impressive years of any passer in NCAA history in 1998, averaging 314 yards per game, with 32 TDs against just eight interceptions and 10.14 yards-per attempt, with Oregon. Who is he?

Answer: Akili Smith

Aliki possesses rare arm strength, and posted a 58 percent completion rate. He's widely regarded as one of the finest athletes in college football.
10. He played Arena football before winning Super Bowl XXXIV against Tennessee Titans. Who is he?

Answer: Kurt Warner

Kurt is genrally regarded as an exceptional talent with outstanding arm strength and accuracy, outstanding pocket presence and toughness. He signed with the Rams in 1997, defying odds in taking long road to NFL success. He was the starting quarterback for Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe in 1998, played for Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League from 1995-97, and spent his 1994 training camp days with the Green Bay Packers.
Source: Author quarterback12

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
4/25/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us