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NFL Stuffings #1 Trivia Quiz

The first in a series of five all multiple choice quizzes about a mix of NFL stuff. I hope that you find them fun and educational. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,607

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2859

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: realmccoy72 (10/10), Guest 152 (9/10), Guest 71 (1/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which San Francisco 49er was the first player in history to rush for 1000 yards and receive for 1000 yards in the same season? Hint

Roger Craig

Mike Lansford

Rob Bironas

Matt Stover

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these franchises were originally named the Boston Redskins? Hint

Minnesota Vikings

Washington Commanders

Buffalo Bills

Green Bay Packers

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Question 3 of 10

3. When the Miami Dolphins signed head coach Don Shula in 1970, they were forced to give up a number one draft pick to which team that he formerly coached as compensation? Hint

Tennessee Titans

St. Louis Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

Baltimore Colts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which two kicking brothers topped the 2000-point career mark collectively in the NFL careers first? Hint

Eddie and Rafael Septien

Jan and Fran Stenerud

Chris and Matt Bahr

Bobby and Lou Groza

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1972, two opposing quarterbacks set a blistering record for combined passing yardage in one game with 872 yards. One was the Colts' Johnny Unitas. Who was the other Jet quarterback? Hint

Joe Namath

Ken Stabler

Frank Reich

Billy Wade

6. Running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris of the Dolphins were the first teammates to each rush for 1000 yards in the same season in 1972. Which Steelers' duo duplicated this feat in 1976? Hint

Ralph Kurek and Johnny Roland

Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier

Mercury Morris and O.J. Simpson

Billy Sims and Lewis Tillman

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Question 7 of 10

7. The United States Football League (USFL) lasted only for three seasons. In those three seasons, they signed three Heisman Trophy winners. Two were Herschel Walker and Mike Rozier. Which quarterback was the third? Hint

Dan Dierdorf

Art Shell

Bob Reynolds

Doug Flutie

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1995 saw the first running back in the NFL rush for 25 touchdowns in a season. Who was this speedster? Hint

Emmitt Smith

Steve McMichael

Tim Bowens

Jack Youngblood

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Detroit Lion defensive tackle authored the book, "Even Big Guys Cry", then later went on to star in movies? Hint

Bill Triplett

Alex Karras

Tom Woodeshick

Marv Hubbard

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first black head coach in the modern day NFL? Hint

Art Shell

Barry Switzer

James Harris

Tom Flores

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which San Francisco 49er was the first player in history to rush for 1000 yards and receive for 1000 yards in the same season?

Answer: Roger Craig

The others were all kickers. The number 33 of Craig was a workhorse in 1985 with his 1050 rushing and 1016 receiving yards. He led the league with his 92 receptions also. He retired in 1993 after 11 seasons.

2. Which of these franchises were originally named the Boston Redskins?

Answer: Washington Commanders

The franchise started as the Boston Braves in 1932. They then played for five seasons from 1932-1936 as the Boston Redskins before moving to Washington. In 2020 they became the Washington Football Team and, in 2022, the Washington Commanders.

3. When the Miami Dolphins signed head coach Don Shula in 1970, they were forced to give up a number one draft pick to which team that he formerly coached as compensation?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

Shula left the Colts but was still under contract. The Colts filed a protest with the league when he signed with Miami, and commissioner Pete Rozelle ruled that the Dolphins had to give up a number one draft pick.

4. Which two kicking brothers topped the 2000-point career mark collectively in the NFL careers first?

Answer: Chris and Matt Bahr

The other combinations never existed. Chris, mostly with the Raiders, kicked for 897 points. Brother Matt played for a variety of teams and had 1318 points.

5. In 1972, two opposing quarterbacks set a blistering record for combined passing yardage in one game with 872 yards. One was the Colts' Johnny Unitas. Who was the other Jet quarterback?

Answer: Joe Namath

The Jets and the Colts fought in this 44-34 Jet's win game in Baltimore. Namath threw for 496 yards with six touchdowns, while Unitas threw for 376 yards with two touchdowns.

6. Running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris of the Dolphins were the first teammates to each rush for 1000 yards in the same season in 1972. Which Steelers' duo duplicated this feat in 1976?

Answer: Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier

The other duo's never existed in a Steelers' uniform. Harris rushed for 1128 yards and Bleier had 1036 yards. The Steelers finished 10-4, then lost to the Raiders in the AFC Championship game.

Answer: Doug Flutie

The others were all offensive lineman. Flutie saw his 13th NFL season with the Patriots in 2005. In 2001 as a Charger, Doug threw for 3464 yards.

8. 1995 saw the first running back in the NFL rush for 25 touchdowns in a season. Who was this speedster?

Answer: Emmitt Smith

The others were all defensive lineman. Emmitt of the Cowboys also rushed for 21 touchdowns the season before. In the two seasons, Smith had 46 rushing touchdowns.

9. Which Detroit Lion defensive tackle authored the book, "Even Big Guys Cry", then later went on to star in movies?

Answer: Alex Karras

Karris played his entire 12-season career as a Lion from 1958-1970. The four-time Pro Bowler was most remembered for his role in the movie, "Blazing Saddles", as he played Mongo. He also chaired 'ABC's Monday Night Football'.

10. Who was the first black head coach in the modern day NFL?

Answer: Art Shell

Ironically, this offensive tackle with the Raiders from 1968-1982 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the same year that he took over the reins in 1989.

Source: Author Nightmare

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