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NFL in 2006 Trivia Quiz

This quiz includes stats and records for the 2006 season in the NFL.

A multiple-choice quiz by thug56. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thug56

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many yards did the league's leading rusher LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers rush for? Hint

1900

1875

1452

1815

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the 2006 NFL leader in pass yards and how many yards did he throw for? Hint

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, 4512

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, 4410

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, 4418

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, 4397

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following wide receivers did not catch 10 touchdowns in 2006? Hint

Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals

Darrell Jackson, Seattle Seahawks

Torry Holt, St. Louis Rams

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which two kickers tied for the most field goals made in 2006? Hint

Robbie Gould, Chicago Bears & Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis Rams

Matt Stover, Baltimore Ravens & Joe Nedney, San Fransisco 49'ers

Robbie Gould, Chicago Bears & Jason Hanson, Detriot Lions

Matt Stover, Baltimore Ravens & Adam Vinateri, Indianapolis Colts

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Question 5 of 10

5. LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, and Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs led the 2006 NFL season in rushing. Who came in third place with 14 rushing touchdowns? Hint

Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers

Corey Dillon, New England Patriots

Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the 2006 NFL season in total sacks for the season? Hint

Aaron Schobel, Buffalo Bills

Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers

Jason Taylor, Miami Dolphins

Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two players tied the 2006 NFL season with the most interceptions? Hint

Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers & Chris McAlister, Baltimore Ravens

Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos & Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders

Asante Samuel, New England Patriots & Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos

Rashean Mathis, Jacksonville Jaguars & Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos

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Question 8 of 10

8. Zach Thomas of the Miami Dolphins and DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans led the 2006 NFL season in tackles. How many tackles did they have combined? Hint

320

465

298

361

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which player had the most fumble recoveries in the season? Hint

Jared Allen, Kansas City Chiefs

Raheem Brock, Indianapolis Colts

Richard Marshall, Carolina Panthers

David Carr, Houston Texans

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following players did not make the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl? Hint

Brendon Ayanbadeho, Chicago Bears

Justin Miller, New York Jets

Kassim Osgood, San Diego Chargers

Trai Essex, Pittsburgh Steelers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many yards did the league's leading rusher LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers rush for?

Answer: 1815

Tomlinson rushed for a career high 1815 yards in 2006 and was the touchdown leader out of all running backs with 31 touchdowns.

2. Who was the 2006 NFL leader in pass yards and how many yards did he throw for?

Answer: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, 4418

Brees threw for 4418 yards, a career high, and only threw 11 interceptions.

3. Which of the following wide receivers did not catch 10 touchdowns in 2006?

Answer: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals

T.J. Houshmandzadeh only caught 9 touchdowns while Terrell Owens caught 13, Darrell Jackson caught 10, and Torry Holt caught 10.

4. Which two kickers tied for the most field goals made in 2006?

Answer: Robbie Gould, Chicago Bears & Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis Rams

Robbie Gould and Jeff Wilkins both had 32 made field goals, however, Robbie Gould had 1 less attempt than Jeff Wilkins.

5. LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, and Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs led the 2006 NFL season in rushing. Who came in third place with 14 rushing touchdowns?

Answer: Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys

Tomlinson had 32 rushing touchdowns and Johnson had 17 rushing touchdowns. Barber placed third with 14 rushing touchdowns for the Cowboys.

6. Who led the 2006 NFL season in total sacks for the season?

Answer: Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers

Despite a 4-game suspension, Merriman led the 2006 NFL season in sacks with 17 total sacks.

7. What two players tied the 2006 NFL season with the most interceptions?

Answer: Asante Samuel, New England Patriots & Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos

Samuel and Bailey both had 10 interceptions to lead the 2006 NFL season in interceptions.

8. Zach Thomas of the Miami Dolphins and DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans led the 2006 NFL season in tackles. How many tackles did they have combined?

Answer: 320

Zach Thomas had 165 total tackles and Ryans had 155 total tackles, combining for 320.

9. Which player had the most fumble recoveries in the season?

Answer: Jared Allen, Kansas City Chiefs

Jared Allen for the Kansas City Chiefs led with 6 recoveries.

10. Which of the following players did not make the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl?

Answer: Trai Essex, Pittsburgh Steelers

Essex, the backup tackle for the Steelers, did not make the Pro Bowl. Ayanbadeho, Miller, and Osgood all made the Pro Bowl on special teams.

Source: Author thug56

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