Football Trivia and Answers

Football has a long, rich history which spans over a hundred years. And whether you are new to the sport or have been an avid fan for innumerable years, TriviaQN is here to pose a challenge to your knowledge base and along the way add even more knowledge to your playbook. So without further ado, we present to you our Football Trivia - a test worthy enough to make even John Madden proud!

Challenge yourself with a Football Trivia Quiz!

VeryHard

Which is the only team in NFL history to have scored three touchdowns in less than a minute?

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Answer: New England Patriots
The Patriots actually accomplished this amazing feat twice, once in 2012 and the other in 2014.

Easy

During which year was male cheerleaders introduced to the NFL?

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Answer: 2018
Male cheerleaders were first fielded in the NFL in 2018.

Easy

According to many Super Bowl MVPs, what is their preferred destination after winning the big game?

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Answer: Disneyland
The phrase "I'm going to Disneyland" or "I'm going to Disney World" are a ubiquitous part of on-field Super Bowl celebrations.

Medium

What is the maximum number of players permissible on a NFL team's roster?

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Answer: 53
NFL teams are allowed to have up to 53 players on their rosters, of which 46 are eligible to play on game day.

Hard

Which NFL team's name was inspired by a famous writer?

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Answer: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens derived their name from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "the Raven" (1845). In fact, their three mascots are named "Edgar", "Allan" and "Poe".

Medium

What professional sport did Pat Mahomes' father play?

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Answer: Baseball
Pat Mahomes II recently became only the third player in NFL history to throw 50 touchdowns in a single season, 2018. His father played Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2003.

Medium

Which NFL team has the longest season-ticket waiting list?

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Answer: Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers' waiting list to purchase season tickets has over 100,000 names, and the current wait is approximately 30 years. Part of the reason is that season-ticket holders can pass such down to their heirs.

Medium

Before the introduction of plastic helmets, what were they made out of in the NFL?

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Answer: Leather
The NFL implemented its mandatory-helmet rule in 1943, and at that time leather was the standard material for their composition. However shortly after, in 1949, plastic helmets, which are still used today complemented with much-better technology, were introduced.

VeryHard

Paul D. Hubbard is the quarterback who is credited with inventing the modern huddle. What affliction did he suffer from?

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Answer: Deafness
Paul Hubbard (1871-1946) suffered from deafness. He created the huddle so that he can hear teammates better and hide plays from the defending squad.

Easy

In a conventional game of football, how many players are fielded at a time?

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Answer: 22
There are 22 players, 11 on offense and 11 on defense.



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