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The 2006 Detroit Lions Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the 2006 Detroit Lions season.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemc37. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
joemc37

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,697

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1363

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What new head coach was hired for the 2006 season? Hint

Wayne Fontes

Mike Martz

Rod Marinelli

Steve Mariucci

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Question 2 of 10

2. What quarterback played in every game during the 2006 season? Hint

Josh McCown

Joey Harrington

Dan Orlovsky

Jon Kitna

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Question 3 of 10

3. What former NFL head coach was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2006? Hint

Donnie Henderson

Mike Martz

Larry Beightol

Chuck Priefer

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many games did the 2006 Detroit Lions win? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which wide receiver led the Detroit Lions in catches with 98? Hint

Mike Furrey

Mike Williams

Roy Williams

Charles Rogers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the Detroit Lions in total tackles during the 2006 season? Hint

Terrence Holt

Ernie Sims

Daniel Bullocks

Boss Bailey

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Question 7 of 10

7. In a season of not finishing strong, how many games did the Detroit Lions lose by 7 points or less? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Detroit's victories came against the Atlanta Falcons, the Buffalo Bills, and the Dallas Cowboys. Only one of these victories was a road win. What stadium did that lone road win come in? Hint

Ralph Wilson Stadium

Ford Field

Texas Stadium

Georgia Dome

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Detroit Lions scored a touchdown on special teams this season.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What position player led the 2006 Detroit Lions in scoring? Hint

Dan Campbell

Roy Williams

Kevin Jones

Mike Furrey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What new head coach was hired for the 2006 season?

Answer: Rod Marinelli

This was Rod Marinelli's first job as a head coach in the NFL. He coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line before becoming head coach of the Lions.

2. What quarterback played in every game during the 2006 season?

Answer: Jon Kitna

Jon Kitna also threw for 4,208 passing yards, which at the time, was second all-time for the Lions.

3. What former NFL head coach was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2006?

Answer: Mike Martz

Martz was the head coach of the St. Louis Rams from 2000 to 2005. He was also the offensive coordinator of the Rams when they won Super Bowl XXXIV.

4. How many games did the 2006 Detroit Lions win?

Answer: 3

This was the sixth straight double-digit loss season for the Detroit Lions, all of which have come while Matt Millen had been the general manager.

5. Which wide receiver led the Detroit Lions in catches with 98?

Answer: Mike Furrey

This was Mike Furrey's breakout year. Before the 2006 season, Mike's season high for catches in a season was 20.

6. Who led the Detroit Lions in total tackles during the 2006 season?

Answer: Ernie Sims

Ernie was a rookie and the first round draft pick of the Lions. Another rookie, second round pick Daniel Bullocks, finished third in total tackles on the team.

7. In a season of not finishing strong, how many games did the Detroit Lions lose by 7 points or less?

Answer: 8

These 8 losses came against Seattle, Green Bay, St. Louis, NY Jets, San Fransisco, Arizonia, New England, and Chicago. Just think, one possession could turn a team from 3-13 to 11-5.

8. Detroit's victories came against the Atlanta Falcons, the Buffalo Bills, and the Dallas Cowboys. Only one of these victories was a road win. What stadium did that lone road win come in?

Answer: Texas Stadium

This win came during the last week of the season. For the first time of the 2006 season, the Detroit Lions won a game on the road.

9. The Detroit Lions scored a touchdown on special teams this season.

Answer: False

Although Eddie Drummound had 1,645 total return yards, he failed to score a touchdown during the 2006 season.

10. What position player led the 2006 Detroit Lions in scoring?

Answer: Kevin Jones

Even though Kevin missed 4 games during the season, he still led the position players with 48 points.

Source: Author joemc37

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