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    Who gained 1,808 yards on the ground in his rookie season in the NFL?

    • Barry Sanders
    • Eric Dickerson
    • Walter Payton
    • Jim Brown
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  • 2. 

    Which former NFL QB held the NFL record for most career fumbles in 2006?

    • Steve DeBerg

    • Warren Moon

    • Archie Manning

    • Fran Tarkenton

    Correct Answer
    A. Warren Moon
    Explanation
    Warren Moon is the correct answer because he held the NFL record for most career fumbles in 2006.

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  • 3. 

    In 1995 which receiver set an NFL single-season receiving yardage record with 1,848?

    • Andre Rison

    • Jerry Rice

    • Isaac Bruce

    • Cris Carter

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry Rice
    Explanation
    Jerry Rice set the NFL single-season receiving yardage record with 1,848 in 1995. Rice is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He had a long and successful career, playing for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks. Rice was known for his exceptional route-running, hands, and speed, which allowed him to consistently make big plays and accumulate impressive yardage totals. His record-breaking season in 1995 further solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats at the wide receiver position.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following NFL pass catchers never attended USC?

    • Mike Williams

    • Art Monk

    • Lynn Swann

    • Keyshawn Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Art Monk
    Explanation
    Art Monk is the correct answer because he never attended USC. Mike Williams, Lynn Swann, and Keyshawn Johnson all attended USC and played football there.

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  • 5. 

    Of the 4 receivers listed below, which one did not attend the University of Miami?

    • Eddie Brown

    • Peter Warrick

    • Santana Moss

    • Michael Irvin

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Warrick
    Explanation
    Peter Warrick did not attend the University of Miami. The question asks for the receiver who did not attend the mentioned university. Eddie Brown, Santana Moss, and Michael Irvin all attended the University of Miami, but Peter Warrick did not. Therefore, Peter Warrick is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following running backs has won the NFL's regular-season MVP Award?

    • Eric Dickerson

    • Curtis Martin

    • Barry Sanders

    • Marcus Allen

    Correct Answer
    A. Marcus Allen
    Explanation
    Marcus Allen won the NFL's regular-season MVP Award.

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  • 7. 

    All of the following are NFL siblings except which pair?

    • Tiki And Ronde Barber

    • Bruce And Clay Matthews

    • Peyton And Archie Manning

    • Martin And Bill Gramatica

    Correct Answer
    A. Peyton And Archie Manning
    Explanation
    The question is asking to identify the pair of NFL siblings that is not correct. Tiki and Ronde Barber are both NFL players and brothers, Bruce and Clay Matthews are both NFL players and brothers, and Martin and Bill Gramatica are both NFL players and brothers. However, Peyton and Archie Manning are not siblings. Peyton Manning is the son of Archie Manning, but they are not brothers.

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  • 8. 

    Which team won the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933?

    • Chicago Bears

    • New York Giants

    • Green Bay Packers

    • St. Louis Cardinals

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago Bears
    Explanation
    The Chicago Bears won the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933.

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  • 9. 

    Which team won the inaugural USFL Championship in 1983?

    • New Jersey Generals

    • Michigan Panthers

    • Philadelphia Stars

    • Arizona Wranglers

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan Panthers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Michigan Panthers. The Michigan Panthers won the inaugural USFL Championship in 1983.

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  • 10. 

    The 1993 Miss America Leanza Cornett supplied the half-time entertainment for which NFL team on September 3rd, 1995?

    • New York Jets

    • Jacksonville Jaguars

    • Kansas City Chiefs

    • Dallas Cowboys

    Correct Answer
    A. Jacksonville Jaguars
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Jacksonville Jaguars because Leanza Cornett, the 1993 Miss America, performed during half-time for the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 3rd, 1995.

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  • 11. 

    Of the following retired players, which one is highest on the list of career rushing yards with 12,120?

    • Thurman Thomas

    • Franco Harris

    • John Riggins

    • O.J. Simpson

    Correct Answer
    A. Franco Harris
    Explanation
    Franco Harris is the correct answer because he is the retired player with the highest career rushing yards, totaling 12,120. This means that he gained the most yards rushing throughout his career compared to the other listed retired players.

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    Of the following retired players, which one has the most career passing yards?

    • Phil Simms

    • Joe Montana

    • Johnny Unitas

    • Dan Fouts

    Correct Answer
    A. Dan Fouts
    Explanation
    Dan Fouts has the most career passing yards among the retired players listed. This can be determined by looking at the statistics of each player's career. While all the players listed had successful careers, Fouts surpassed them in terms of passing yards.

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  • 13. 

    Of the following retired NFL receivers, which one has the most career receiving yards?

    • Art Monk

    • Michael Irvin

    • Charlie Joiner

    • Irving Fryar

    Correct Answer
    A. Irving Fryar
    Explanation
    Irving Fryar has the most career receiving yards among the listed retired NFL receivers.

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  • 14. 

    Which player led the NFL in rushing a record eight times?

    • Jim Brown

    • Walter Payton

    • Barry Sanders

    • Emmitt Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Brown
    Explanation
    Jim Brown is the correct answer because he led the NFL in rushing a record eight times. This means that he achieved the highest number of rushing yards in the league in eight different seasons, which is a remarkable accomplishment. Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Emmitt Smith were all outstanding running backs, but none of them surpassed Jim Brown's record in leading the NFL in rushing.

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  • 15. 

    Which teammates both rushed for 1000 yards in the same season?

    • Marcus Allen, Bo Jackson

    • Kevin Mack, Ernest Byner

    • Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson

    • Dalton Hilliard, Rueben Mayes

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Mack, Ernest Byner
    Explanation
    Kevin Mack and Ernest Byner both rushed for 1000 yards in the same season. This means that both players were able to achieve the milestone of rushing for at least 1000 yards in a single season.

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  • 16. 

    "The Posse" was better known as what trio of NFL teammates?

    • Franco Harris, John Stallworth And Lynn Swann

    • Art Monk, Ricky Sanders And Gary Clark

    • Jeff George, Tim Brown And Napoleon Kauffman

    • Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith And Michael Irvin

    Correct Answer
    A. Art Monk, Ricky Sanders And Gary Clark
    Explanation
    "The Posse" was the nickname given to the trio of NFL teammates Art Monk, Ricky Sanders, and Gary Clark. This nickname was coined during the 1989 season when the Washington Redskins had a highly successful passing offense led by quarterback Mark Rypien. Monk, Sanders, and Clark were the main receiving targets for Rypien, and their combined skills and chemistry made them one of the most formidable receiving trios in the league at that time. They played a crucial role in the Redskins' Super Bowl victory that season, solidifying their legacy as "The Posse."

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  • 17. 

    Which year did the AFL and NFL officially merge?

    • 1962

    • Never

    • 1967

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970
    Explanation
    In 1970, the AFL (American Football League) and NFL (National Football League) officially merged. This merger resulted in the creation of a single league, known as the NFL, with two conferences, the AFC (American Football Conference) and the NFC (National Football Conference). This merger was a significant moment in the history of American football, as it brought together two previously separate leagues and paved the way for the development of the modern NFL that we know today.

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  • 18. 

    Who is the only kicker to win the NFL's regular-season MVP award?

    • Morten Anderson

    • Gary Anderson

    • Adam Vinatieri

    • Mark Moseley

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Moseley
    Explanation
    Mark Moseley is the only kicker to win the NFL's regular-season MVP award. This is because he had an exceptional season in 1982, where he made 20 out of 21 field goals and all 16 extra-point attempts. Moseley's accuracy and consistency were crucial in helping the Washington Redskins reach the playoffs that year. His impressive performance as a kicker made him stand out among other players, earning him the prestigious MVP award.

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  • 19. 

    In 1983 two rookies led their respective conferences in rushing; Eric Dickerson led the NFC and who led the AFC?

    • Curt Warner

    • Craig James

    • Lionel "Little Train" James

    • James Brooks

    Correct Answer
    A. Curt Warner
    Explanation
    In 1983, Eric Dickerson led the NFC in rushing as a rookie. The question is asking who led the AFC in rushing that same year. The correct answer is Curt Warner.

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  • 20. 

    Which rookie led the NFL in rushing in 1999?

    • Ricky Williams

    • LaDainian Tomlinson

    • Jamal Lewis

    • Edgerrin James

    Correct Answer
    A. Edgerrin James
    Explanation
    Edgerrin James is the correct answer because he led the NFL in rushing in 1999. Ricky Williams, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Jamal Lewis were also rookies in the NFL that year, but they did not lead the league in rushing.

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  • 21. 

    Art Monk's 106 receptions in 1984 broke the single-season mark of 92 sets a year earlier by what tight end?

    • Todd Christensen

    • Ozzie Newsome

    • Russ Francis

    • Kellen Winslow

    Correct Answer
    A. Todd Christensen
    Explanation
    In 1984, Art Monk broke the single-season record for receptions with 106. This record had previously been set by a tight end, who had 92 receptions the year before. The correct answer is Todd Christensen.

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  • 22. 

    Which NFL wideout never caught passes for the University of Tennessee?

    • Eric Moulds

    • Carl Pickens

    • Peerless Price

    • Joey Kent

    Correct Answer
    A. Eric Moulds
    Explanation
    Eric Moulds is the correct answer because he never played college football at the University of Tennessee. While Carl Pickens, Peerless Price, and Joey Kent all played for the University of Tennessee and caught passes during their college careers, Moulds attended Mississippi State University. Therefore, he never had the opportunity to catch passes for the University of Tennessee.

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  • 23. 

    Which of the following NFL running backs did not go to the University of Georgia?

    • Rodney Hampton

    • Herschel Walker

    • John L. Williams

    • Garrison Hearst

    Correct Answer
    A. John L. Williams
    Explanation
    John L. Williams is the correct answer because he did not go to the University of Georgia. The other three running backs listed, Rodney Hampton, Herschel Walker, and Garrison Hearst, all attended the University of Georgia.

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  • 24. 

    Randy Moss's scholarship was revoked by which university in 1995 after he beat up a high school classmate?

    • Miami

    • Florida State

    • Notre Dame

    • Marshall

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida State
    Explanation
    Randy Moss's scholarship was revoked by Florida State University in 1995 after he beat up a high school classmate.

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  • 25. 

    Which one of the following running backs never won the NFL MVP Award?

    • Thurman Thomas

    • Barry Sanders

    • Emmitt Smith

    • Marshall Faulk

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Sanders
    Explanation
    Barry Sanders is the correct answer because he is the only running back listed who never won the NFL MVP Award. Thurman Thomas won the award in 1991, Emmitt Smith won it in 1993, and Marshall Faulk won it in 2000. However, Barry Sanders, despite being one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, never received the MVP Award.

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  • 26. 

    Which one of the following quarterbacks have never won an NFL regular-season MVP Award?

    • John Elway

    • Boomer Esiason

    • Rich Gannon

    • Troy Aikman

    Correct Answer
    A. Troy Aikman
    Explanation
    Troy Aikman has never won an NFL regular-season MVP Award. Although he was a highly successful quarterback, leading the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories, he did not receive the individual accolade of MVP during the regular season.

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  • 27. 

    Which of the following NFL or former NFL pairs were brothers?

    • Jason and Warrick Dunn

    • Ken and Nat Dorsey

    • Bennie and Brian Blades

    • Brian and Sean Dawkins

    Correct Answer
    A. Bennie and Brian Blades
    Explanation
    Bennie and Brian Blades were brothers who played in the NFL. They both had successful careers, with Bennie playing as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and Brian as a cornerback for the Detroit Lions. Their shared last name and their individual achievements in the NFL indicate that they were indeed brothers.

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  • 28. 

    What was the acronym for the original fantasy football league?

    • Ffnfl

    • NFLppl

    • Npplgf

    • Gopppl

    Correct Answer
    A. Gopppl
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Gopppl. This acronym stands for "Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League," which was the original fantasy football league.

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  • 29. 

    Who did the Buffalo Bills beat in the 1990 AFC Championship Game?

    • Kansas City Chiefs

    • Miami Dolphins

    • Denver Broncos

    • Los Angeles Raiders

    Correct Answer
    A. Los Angeles Raiders
    Explanation
    In the 1990 AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Raiders.

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  • 30. 

    Who was the first quarterback to throw over 4,000 yards in a single pro football season?

    • Joe Namath

    • Johnny Unitas

    • Warren Moon

    • Bart Starr

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Namath
    Explanation
    Joe Namath was the first quarterback to throw over 4,000 yards in a single pro football season. This achievement is significant because it demonstrated Namath's exceptional passing ability and marked a milestone in the history of the sport. Namath's accomplishment paved the way for future quarterbacks to reach and surpass the 4,000-yard mark in subsequent seasons.

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