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Quiz about What a Connection
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What a Connection! Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz for you to pick the great connection between quarterback and receiver. Have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,876
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3220
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 50 (9/10), Guest 128 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of many great connections in NFL history began with Miami quarterback Dan Marino. Which of the following was one of his receivers? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A Hall of Fame connection was made in the 1970s by the arm of Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Terry Bradshaw, and which Steeler receiver who wore the number 88? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the 'guaranteed' Super Bowl win of the New York Jets over the Colts, quarterback Joe Namath put the team into the Super Bowl by connecting with which wide receiver throughout the season? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What a connection in 2006 between the Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning and which wide receiver? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 1966 Green Bay Packers went 12-2 under Vince Lombardi, on their way to win Super Bowl I against the Chiefs. Carroll Dale was on the receiving end of seven touchdown passes, averaging 23.7 yards per catch. Which quarterback started the connection in this winning season? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2000, the Patriots' rookie Tom Brady attempted only three passes, playing in only one game in the season. 2001 saw Tom play his first full season and turn around New England's 5-11 2000 season, into a Super Bowl winning 11-5 season in 2001. This was large in part due to which wide receiver who caught over 100 passes from him in the season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After spending four seasons with the Buffalo Bills, this quarterback catapulted the Oakland Raiders beginning in 1967. He helped make Fred Biletnikoff and Warren Wells famous. Who was this quarterback who made the connection? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Minnesota Vikings Fran Tarkenton was a true passing but yet scrambling quarterback. In 1975, he had wide receiver John Gilliam who caught 50 passes in the season, but which high-kicking running back who wore the number 44 and led the team with 73 receptions? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Cincinnati Bengals found a new sheriff in town when this quarterback took over the team from veteran QB Ken Anderson. In 1985, this quarterback made the connection with wide receivers Eddie Brown, Cris Collinsworth, and running back James Brooks for all over 50 receptions each in the season. Who was this 'explosive' quarterback? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2006, the San Diego Chargers had the best record in the NFL by going 14-2. Philip Rivers made many completions to his receivers, connecting on 248 in the season. Which Charger (the only Charger listed) led the team in receptions? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of many great connections in NFL history began with Miami quarterback Dan Marino. Which of the following was one of his receivers?

Answer: Mark Duper

The others began their career after Marino retired. Duper was one part of the famous 'Marks Brothers', with Mark Clayton being the other explosive receiver on the other end of Marino's arm. In 1984, Dan threw for over 5000 yards in the season, and both Duper and Clayton caught over 1300 yards each. The Marks Brothers combined for 26 touchdowns in the season.
2. A Hall of Fame connection was made in the 1970s by the arm of Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Terry Bradshaw, and which Steeler receiver who wore the number 88?

Answer: Lynn Swann

The others never played with Pittsburgh. From 1974-1982, Bradshaw and Swann hooked up for almost 5000 yards. Swann had 51 career touchdown receptions.
3. In the 'guaranteed' Super Bowl win of the New York Jets over the Colts, quarterback Joe Namath put the team into the Super Bowl by connecting with which wide receiver throughout the season?

Answer: Don Maynard

The 1968 Jets had it all with running backs Emerson Boozer and Matt Snell, and receivers George Sauer and the number 13 of Don Maynard. They both caught over 1000 yards in the season, and Maynard for 10 TDs. The Jets defeated Johnny Unitas and the Colts, 16-7 in Super Bowl III.
4. What a connection in 2006 between the Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning and which wide receiver?

Answer: Marvin Harrison

The others never played for the Colts, and had already retired at least 15 seasons ealier. Harrison and Reggie Wayne hooked up with Manning for over 2600 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns. Peyton passed for a total of 4397 yards with 31 TDs. Tight end Dallas Clark also caught four touchdowns in 2006.
5. The 1966 Green Bay Packers went 12-2 under Vince Lombardi, on their way to win Super Bowl I against the Chiefs. Carroll Dale was on the receiving end of seven touchdown passes, averaging 23.7 yards per catch. Which quarterback started the connection in this winning season?

Answer: Bart Starr

Starr had a tremendous receiving corps in Dale, Boyd Dowler, and Max McGee. Tight end Marv Fleming also caught 31 passes in the Super Bowl winning season. Bart had the running backs involved also as Jim Taylor caught 41 passes, and Elijah Pitts caught 26. The Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I, 35-10.
6. In 2000, the Patriots' rookie Tom Brady attempted only three passes, playing in only one game in the season. 2001 saw Tom play his first full season and turn around New England's 5-11 2000 season, into a Super Bowl winning 11-5 season in 2001. This was large in part due to which wide receiver who caught over 100 passes from him in the season?

Answer: Troy Brown

The others retired more than 10 seasons earlier. Troy Brown caught 101 passes for 1199 yards. The Patriots defeated the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, 20-17, at the Louisiana Superdome. Brady had turned the franchise around and connected with winning seasons from 2001-2006.
7. After spending four seasons with the Buffalo Bills, this quarterback catapulted the Oakland Raiders beginning in 1967. He helped make Fred Biletnikoff and Warren Wells famous. Who was this quarterback who made the connection?

Answer: Daryle Lamonica

The others were not quarterbacks. Lamonica threw for over 1000 yards only once with the Bills, and in his first season as a Raider he threw for 3000 yards, then followed the mark up another two times in consecutive seasons. The 1967 season took Lamonica, Biletnikoff, and Wells to Super Bowl II against the Packers, but lost 33-14. Daryle also had running back named Hewritt Dixon who caught 59 passes in the season.
8. Minnesota Vikings Fran Tarkenton was a true passing but yet scrambling quarterback. In 1975, he had wide receiver John Gilliam who caught 50 passes in the season, but which high-kicking running back who wore the number 44 and led the team with 73 receptions?

Answer: Chuck Foreman

The others were all kickers and had not entered the NFL yet for at least another 15 seasons. Foreman played seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Vikings, then retired as a Patriot in 1980. He helped Minnesota to Super Bowls VIII, IX, and XI, but the Vikings lost them all.
9. The Cincinnati Bengals found a new sheriff in town when this quarterback took over the team from veteran QB Ken Anderson. In 1985, this quarterback made the connection with wide receivers Eddie Brown, Cris Collinsworth, and running back James Brooks for all over 50 receptions each in the season. Who was this 'explosive' quarterback?

Answer: Boomer Esiason

Boomer threw for 3443 yards in his first full season with the Bengals, along with 27 touchdowns. Those four helped Cincinnati to a Super Bowl in XXIII in 1989, but lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 20-16.
10. In 2006, the San Diego Chargers had the best record in the NFL by going 14-2. Philip Rivers made many completions to his receivers, connecting on 248 in the season. Which Charger (the only Charger listed) led the team in receptions?

Answer: LaDainian Tomlinson

Tomlinson had 56 receptions for 508 yards, leading the team over runner-up wide receiver Eric Parker who caught 48. The Chargers lost the AFC Divisional Playoff to the Patriots, 24-21.
Source: Author Nightmare

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