Football Trivia: Quiz Questions!

San Diego had the best record in the 2004 NFL regular season.

Peyton Manning threw 49 touchdowns in the 2004 regular season.

Peter Warrick got injured on September 26th vs. Baltimore, which ended his streak of making at least 1 catch in all his NFL games played (at 64).

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Peter Warrick helped lead Bradenton Southeast High School to back-to-back Class 5A state titles.

The question is asking for the fifth first-round draft pick from one college among McKinnie, Shockey, Buchanon, Rumph, and the correct answer, Ed Reed. The other options, TJ Duckett, Carson Palmer, and Willis McGahee, are not relevant to the question. Therefore, the correct answer is Ed Reed.

Chad Pennington was named the top Student-Athlete in the Country by the St. Louis Athletic Club in 2000.

Leonard Davis is nicknamed "Big" because of his imposing physical stature. He is known for his large size and strength, which earned him the nickname.

In 2003, Javon Walker had 100 yards receiving in each of his first two playoff games.

Byron Leftwich finished his 2003 season with 2,819 passing yards, which is the fourth-highest total for a rookie quarterback in NFL history. This means that out of the options provided, Leftwich had the highest passing yardage in his rookie season. The other options, Terence Newman, Chad Pennington, and Plaxico Burress, were not quarterbacks and therefore not relevant to the question.

Vince Lombardi, the legendary football coach, coached the Washington Redskins as his last NFL team. After leading the Green Bay Packers to multiple championships, Lombardi took a break from coaching and then returned to the NFL to coach the Redskins in 1969. However, his tenure with the Redskins was short-lived as he unfortunately passed away from cancer in 1970.

Bo Jackson was the first running back to exceed 200 rushing yards in a "Monday Night Football" game. Bo Jackson was a standout athlete who played both professional football and baseball. He achieved this feat on November 30, 1987, while playing for the Los Angeles Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks. In that game, Jackson rushed for an astonishing 221 yards on 18 carries, including a memorable 91-yard touchdown run. His performance solidified his status as one of the most dominant and explosive running backs in NFL history.

Marty Schottenheimer was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2004 because of his outstanding performance and achievements as a coach during that year. While the specific reasons for his selection are not provided, it can be inferred that he likely led his team to significant victories, displayed exceptional coaching strategies, and demonstrated strong leadership skills. Schottenheimer's success in 2004 earned him recognition and the prestigious title of NFL Coach of the Year.

In 1995, the highest-scoring NFL playoff game of the 1990s was played between the Eagles and Lions. This means that these two teams collectively scored the most points compared to any other playoff game in the 1990s.

The New Orleans Saints won their first playoff game in 2000 after decades of futility. This franchise had struggled for a long time before finally achieving success in the playoffs.

The New Orleans Saints did not have a 1-15 season from 1989-1991. This means that they did not have a season where they won only one game and lost 15. The other teams listed, such as the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and Dallas Cowboys, may have had a 1-15 season during this time period. However, the given answer states that the New Orleans Saints did not have such a season.

The New York Jets squeaked into the 1991 playoffs with an 8-8 record after winning in Miami in week 17. This means that they had an equal number of wins and losses throughout the regular season. Despite their mediocre record, they managed to secure a spot in the playoffs by winning their final game. This highlights the competitive nature of the NFL and the importance of every game in determining a team's postseason fate.

The Miami Dolphins were the only team to make the playoffs every year from 1997 through 2001. This means that they had a consistent level of success during that time period, qualifying for the postseason in each of those five years. The other teams listed, the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers, did not achieve the same level of consistency in making the playoffs during that specific time frame.

The correct answer is 1993 because it was the only season among the given options that featured 18 weeks of football and allowed each team two bye weeks. This allowed for a longer season and more rest for the teams throughout the year.

The Houston Oilers made the playoffs from 1989-1993, but in 1994 they finished with a record of 2-14. This suggests that they had a significant decline in performance compared to the previous years.

The New Orleans Saints went 12-4 in 1987 but were blown out by the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round.

The correct answer is Atlanta Falcons. The question asks for a team that had only one playoff appearance from 1992-1997, and that team is the Atlanta Falcons. In 1995, they made it to the playoffs as a Wild Card team but lost to the Green Bay Packers. The other teams listed, the New York Giants, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins, had multiple playoff appearances during that time period.

The Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams were the only NFL team to miss the playoffs from 1990-1998. This means that during that time period, every other team in the NFL made it to the playoffs at least once.

Barry Bonds and Tom Brady went to Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California.

The given answer states that running back Tiki Barber is 5' 10" tall.

Terrell Owens is the oldest NFL pro in this group because he was born on December 7, 1973, making him older than Corey Dillon, Deion Branch, and Tom Brady.

Ben Roethlisberger finished with the higher passer rating in 2004.

Drew Brees finished with the higher 2004 passer rating because his performance as a quarterback during that season was superior to the other quarterbacks mentioned. This could be attributed to various factors such as his accuracy, number of completions, touchdowns, and overall efficiency in passing the ball. These statistics are used to calculate the passer rating, and Brees' performance in these areas must have been better than Brian Griese, Trent Green, and Marc Bulger, resulting in a higher passer rating for him in the 2004 season.

Chad Pennington finished with the higher 2004 passer rating compared to Kurt Warner, Michael Vick, and Kerry Collins. This indicates that Pennington had a more efficient performance as a quarterback during the 2004 season.

Peyton Manning won the 2005 ESPY Award for Best NFL Player. This award recognizes the outstanding performance of an NFL player in that year. Manning was a highly accomplished quarterback who had a successful season in 2005, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 14-2 record and earning the NFL MVP award. His exceptional skills and contributions to his team made him the deserving recipient of the ESPY Award for Best NFL Player in 2005.