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7 quizzes and 70 trivia questions.
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  Don't Stop Receiving   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has culminates my unintended trilogy of "Don't Stop" quizzes. It looks at some of the most outstanding wide receivers the National Football League has seen. It is commissioned by the "Don't Stop..What?" challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Jun 12 23
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  NFL Great Wide Receivers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An easy all multiple choice on some of the greatest Wide Receivers in football. Note: The old term of 'flanker' may have receivers included in this quiz. I hope that you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 11 08
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Nightmare gold member
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  Sticky Fingers for Dummies   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz for dummies like me, about some of the greatest sticky-fingered receivers in NFL history. Please read the answer options carefully. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 27 06
Easier
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  100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
100 seasons of the NFL (1920-2019) - in that time there have been some amazing players. Of course, some are a matter of opinion, but, I've tried to find the crème de la crème. Here are ten of the best wide receivers.
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Dec 01 20
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LeoDaVinci editor
Dec 01 20
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  Air NFL   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz for you to match up the quarterback with the receiver who led the team. Good luck! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 14 08
Average
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  Wide Receivers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope this quiz is well received.
Tough, 10 Qns, SportsTriva123, Mar 27 13
Tough
SportsTriva123
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  NFL Wide Receiver Greats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on NFL wide receivers.
Difficult, 10 Qns, BoKnows36, Jan 05 10
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NFL Wide Receivers Trivia Questions

1. Lance Alworth was a wide receiver who played nine seasons in the AFL and then two more for the NFL. A stellar receiver, how many passes did he catch in Super Bowl VI?

From Quiz
100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: 2

Though Lance Alworth was an amazing receiver, in Super Bowl VI he made only two receptions. However, those two receptions were the opening touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys, and a conversion on third-and-long. These helped the Cowboys seal the win 24-3 over the Miami Dolphins. He played two seasons with the Cowboys to end his career, but his main achievements were made with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL. This was before the merger, and the AFL was supposedly the league with the inferior players. However, Alworth was recognized as having outstanding abilities and was even featured on the cover of "Sports Illustrated", something that many AFL greats were denied. Alworth set many records with the Chargers, notably, he shattered the one for consecutive seasons with 1000+ receiving yards with seven straight. The previous record had been just three.

2. In 2012, Calvin Johnson broke whose record for most receiving yards in a single season?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: Jerry Rice

In 1995, Jerry Rice racked up 1,848 receiving yards with the San Fransisco 49ers. In 2012, Calvin Johnson managed to get 1,964 yards with the Detroit Lions (despite going 4-12).

3. The 1972 Miami Dolphins went a perfect 14-0 in the season. Bob Griese and Earl Morrall had the arms for the team. Who had the hands and led the team in receiving yardage in the season?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Paul Warfield

Warfield caught only 29 passes for 606 yards. Seemingly a low count, the Dolphins had two 1000-yard rushers in Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris, then Jim Kiick rushed for another 521 yards, so the focus of the team was on the ground.

4. A former San Diego Charger wide receiver made 542 receptions in his 11 seasons. He caught for the Dallas Cowboys in his two final seasons, retiring in 1972. Who was this sticky-fingered great?

From Quiz Sticky Fingers for Dummies

Answer: Lance Alworth

Alworth peaked in 1966 with 73 receptions for San Diego. He passed the 10,000 yard plateau in his first season with Dallas. Lance had 85 career touchdowns to his credit.

5. Who was the only wide receiver drafted with the first overall pick in the 1980s?

From Quiz NFL Wide Receiver Greats

Answer: Irving Fryar

In 1984, New England drafted Nebraska Cornhusker Irving Fryar with the first overall pick.

6. Elroy Hirsch played twelve seasons of professional football, but got his nickname in college for his unusual running style. What did people call him?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: Crazylegs

Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch was a wide receiver who opted to sign for the AAFL's Chicago Rockets (later the Hornets) even though he had been drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the 1945 NFL draft. He reached professional football late due to World War II where he had enlisted in the US Marine Corps, though he never saw active duty. His three seasons with Chicago were later looked back upon as a terrible decision. His years were lackluster and limited by injuries. He sought a reason to be released from the team so that he could sign with the Green Bay Packers, but discovered that his rights were held by the Rams, now in Los Angeles. With the Rams, Crazylegs Hirsch flourished. His best year came in 1951 wne the Rams won the NFL Championship Game and Hirsch was named to his first Pro Bowl and placed second for Player of the Year. He set numerous records and was named to two more Pro Bowls in his career.

7. What rookie wide out caught a record 17 touchdowns in his first year?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: randy moss & moss

In 1998, after being picked 21st overall by the Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss caught for 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns (while only starting 11 games).

8. In 1966, Cowboy QB Don Merideth reached his career high of 2805 passing yards. Which receiver led the team and caught 1232 of those yards?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Bob Hayes

Hayes had more than double the yardage of the others, and caught 64 balls in the season. Hayes played 10 of his 11 seasons with the star on his helmet, then retired as a 49er in 1975.

9. Who was the only wide receiver drafted with the first overall pick in the 1990s?

From Quiz NFL Wide Receiver Greats

Answer: Keyshawn Johnson

In 1996, the Jets drafted USC's Keyshawn Johnson with the first overall pick.

10. This #88 caught many passes from the great Steeler Terry Bradshaw, and was on the receiving end of 51 career TD passes. Who was this great wide receiver?

From Quiz NFL Great Wide Receivers

Answer: Lynn Swann

Swann was the only Steeler listed. All 9 seasons were with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retiring in 1982. Swann averaged 16.3 yards per catch in his career, and made it to the Pro Bowl 3 times. The Cowboys' Pearson, also wore the #88.

11. Randy Moss was a gifted wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the NFL. In that time, which amazing record did he set in the 2007 season?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: Most touchdown receptions in a season

Randy Moss started out a Minnesota Viking in 1998 and had an immediate impact on the team. He helped the Vikings become the top rated offence as they would roll to score 556 points that season. That record was later broken by the 2007 New England Patriots, a team featuring, you guessed it, Randy Moss. Moss made the Pro Bowl that year, the first of his six nods to the game. He would have a good few years with Minnesota, but the offence dwindled in its efficiency and Moss would grow increasingly frustrated. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders which proved to be an even worse fit. Randy Moss requested a trade and two teams stepped up; the Packers lost out, though, and Moss was traded to the New England Patriots. Working with Tom Brady made Moss more productive than he ever was. The Patriots would have a record-setting season and Moss put up incredible numbers to help them. He continued to play until the 2010 season when he felt like he wasn't wanted. He was traded to the Vikings, played four games for them, and was waived, mostly because of a clash with the head coach. He was claimed off of waivers by the Tennessee Titans, played eight lackluster games with them, and then opted to retire. Moss spent one season in retirement before coming back. He joined the San Francisco 49ers and had a great year with them under coach Jim Harbaugh. They went to the Super Bowl that year but the Niners eventually lost. Moss retired for the last time.

12. What prolific pass-catcher snagged 143 balls in 2002, setting a single-season record in the process?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: Marvin Harrison

Not only did Harrison set a new league record, but he shattered the previous mark of 123 set by Detroit Lion Herman Moore in 1995.

13. Houston QB Warren Moon was the first player in history to complete 400 passes in a season. He threw 404 in 1991. Which receiver was on the other end of his passes the most times in that season?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Haywood Jeffires

Haywood caught exactly 100 passes in the season, a career high for him. His 1181 yards was also a career high. Moon threw for 4690 yards with a TD/INT ratio of 23-21. He was an amazing 404-for-655 resulting in a 61.7% completion rate.

14. Marvin Harrison was a wide receiver drafted out of Syracuse in 1996 that spent his 13-year career with one team... which one?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: Indianapolis Colts

Marvin Harrison was drafted 19th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He spent all thirteen seasons with the team and had amazing numbers, especially when paired with quarterback Peyton Manning. He started off as a good receiver in his rookie season hauling in 64 passes for 836 yards and 8 touchdowns. He was a very consistent player. He played from 1999 to the fifth game of the 2007 season without missing a game due to injury, and missing only two for personal reasons during that entire stretch. In 2002, Marvin Harrison had a stellar year when he broke the single season record for receptions by 20 receptions. His record was only broken in 2019 and by only one pass. It was not until the 2006 season that Harrison got his Super Bowl win as the Colts beat the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Harrison would be named to eight Pro Bowls in his 13-year career and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

15. Terrell Owens set a single-game record for receptions on December 17th, 2000. Against the Chicago Bears, T.O. caught a whopping 20 passes. The record was broken nine years later by what player?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: Brandon Marshall

On December 13th, 2009, Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) pulled down 21 passes against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite his solid performance that year, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2010.

16. In 1995, San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice set a single-season record for catching 1848 yards from the air in the season. Two quarterbacks shared that yardage with Rice. One QB was Steve Young. Who was the other?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Elvis Grbac

The others were not rostered by the 49ers in 1995. Young threw for 3200 yards while Grbac had 1469 passing yards. Rice caught 122 passes in the season along with 15 touchdowns.

17. Who was the first wide receiver to have over 200 yards receiving in a Super Bowl?

From Quiz NFL Wide Receiver Greats

Answer: Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice, of the 49ers, had 215 yards receiving in Super Bowl XXIII against the Bengals.

18. Which wide receiver was the first in history to surpass the 22,000 yards in receiving marks?

From Quiz NFL Great Wide Receivers

Answer: Jerry Rice

Rice played his 19th season in 2003 with the Oakland Raiders. If he reaches the 200 mark in the future, he would be the first in history to achieve it. He also played for 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

19. Raymond Berry was a standout split end for the Baltimore Colts. He led the NFL in may statistics and helped his team to two championships. What quarterback favoured passing to Berry?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: Johnny Unitas

Raymond Berry played thirteen amazing seasons for the Baltimore Colts, from 1955 to 1967. In that time he was named to the Pro Bowl six times, led the league in receptions and reception yards three times and led the league in receiving touchdowns twice. He was a key part of the Colts' success in the late 50s when they won back-to-back championships in 1957 and 1958. Despite all of these accolades, Berry almost didn't make it into the NFL. He was considered small and had lackluster high school and college seasons, he was projected to be cut from the Colts' roster. However, he was willing to put in hard work and soon gained a reputation for having sure hands and running reliable routes and became the Hall-of-Famer that we now know him to be.

20. Who was the first player to reach 200 career touchdowns?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: Jerry Rice

Rice's 208 career touchdowns are the most in league history (197 receiving, 10 rushing, and 1 passing). He played 20 years, 1985-2004, coming within 3 of two bucks for receiving. 175 - Emmitt Smith (1990-2004) 156 - Terrell Owens (1996-2010) 105 - Don Hutson (1935-1945).

21. In 1947, Cleveland Brown receiver Mac Speedie set a record for catching the first 99-yard touchdown pass. Who threw the ball?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Otto Graham

Graham threw for 2753 yards with 25 touchdowns in 1947. Both Graham and Speedie were in their second season with the Browns, and Speedie set career highs with both 1146 receiving yards and 67 receptions. The Browns went all the way and were the 1947 AAFC Champions.

22. Which wide receiver led the NFL in receiving yards in 2003?

From Quiz NFL Wide Receiver Greats

Answer: Torry Holt

Holt, of the Rams, led the league in receiving yards with 1,696.

23. From Darlye Lamonica, George Blanda, to Ken Stabler, I caught passes from many legends. I was most famous for having globs of 'sticky stuff' on my socks, so I could readily scoop some up on my hands to catch passes. I wore the #25. Who am I?

From Quiz NFL Great Wide Receivers

Answer: Fred Biletnikoff

Beletnikoff also shared the receiving duties with Warren Wells with the Oakland Raiders. Fred caught 76 TD passes in 14 seasons with the Raiders. He never rushed for even one yard in his career.

24. Dan Marino was the first QB to throw over 5000 yards in a season, when he set a record with his 5084 yards in 1984. Which Dolphin led the team in receiving yardage and receptions in the season?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Mark Clayton

Nicknamed the Marx Brothers, they traded the team lead throughout the season. It was Clayton who caught 73 for 1389 yards. Duper was the runner-up with 71 catches for 1306 yards. Miami went all the way to the Super Bowl, but lost to the 49ers 16-3.

25. In 2004, I was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 12 seasons, I was already a member of the 10,000 yard club. In 1999, I caught 116 passes in the season. Who am I?

From Quiz Sticky Fingers for Dummies

Answer: Jimmy Smith

The others were all offensive linemen. Smith played in a limited role in his first two seasons with Dallas and Philadelphia, then played in 16 games in his first Jaguar season in 1995. Smith made it to the Pro Bowl five consecutive seasons, from 1997-2001.

26. In 2003, which wide receiver led the NFL in touchdown catches?

From Quiz NFL Wide Receiver Greats

Answer: Randy Moss

Moss, of the Vikings, led the NFL in 2003 with 17 TD catches.

27. Which Minnesota Viking wide receiver was born by the name Bobby Moore, and later became a sports analyst?

From Quiz NFL Great Wide Receivers

Answer: Ahmad Rashad

Rashad began his career with 2 seasons with the Cardinals in 1972. From there he went to Buffalo for a season, then 7 seasons with the Vikings. Rashad had 44 career touchdowns.

28. When Paul Warfield retired, he held the NFL record of a whopping 20.1 yards per reception. He played for the NFL for 13 seasons, and one more for the Memphis Southmen that were with another league entirely, which league?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Wide Receivers

Answer: World Football League (WFL)

Paul Warfield was a remarkable wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins who played for 13 seasons in the NFL. He also played for one season with the Memphis Southmen of the World Football League (WFL) in 1975. As an NFL player, Warfield was an outstanding receiver who was able to make many yards after the catch. As well, he used his speed (which he gained as a track and field star) to get downfield quickly and make big plays for big yardage. With the Browns, Warfield was able to win the NFL Championship in 1964, and with the Miami Dolphins he won Super Bowls VII and VIII. As a player he was an eight-time Pro Bowler and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. For players who have more than 300 receptions, Warfield retired with the record of having an average of 20.1 yards per catch.

29. Who was the first player to gain 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season?

From Quiz Wide Receivers

Answer: Roger Craig

While Marshall Faulk's 1999 season with the St. Louis Rams was spectacular (2,429 yards from scrimmage), he was actually the second player to reach quadruple digits in both rushing and receiving. Roger Craig paved the way in 1985 with the 49ers, under Bill Walsh and the West Coast offense.

30. The New York Giants won Super XLII against the Patriots. QB Eli Manning took the snaps during the season. Who led the Giants in receptions in the 2007 season?

From Quiz Air NFL

Answer: Plaxico Burress

Welker was not a Giant. Burress caught 70 passes for 1025 yards. He caught 12 of Manning's 23 touchdown passes. Toomer was the runner-up receiver by catching 59 passes for 760 yards and three touchdowns.

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