NFL - Minnesota Vikings Trivia

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  • 1. 

    How many times did Paul Krause lead the Minnesota Vikings in interceptions?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      6

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    D. 3
    Explanation
    Paul Krause led the Minnesota Vikings in interceptions three times. This indicates that in three separate seasons, Krause had the highest number of interceptions compared to his teammates on the Vikings.

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  • 2. 

    Which one of these athletes did not play for the NFL's Minnesota team?

    • A.

      Tomur Barnes

    • B.

      Keith Henderson

    • C.

      Bucky Scribner

    • D.

      Patrick Scott

    Correct Answer
    A. Tomur Barnes
    Explanation
    Tomur Barnes did not play for the NFL's Minnesota team. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks for the athlete who did not play for the team, and the other three options (Keith Henderson, Bucky Scribner, and Patrick Scott) are not mentioned as not playing for the team. Therefore, the correct answer is Tomur Barnes.

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  • 3. 

    Which one of these athletes did not play for the NFL's Minnesota team?

    • A.

      Scott Bolton

    • B.

      Ken Byers

    • C.

      Terry Dillon

    • D.

      Charles Mincy

    Correct Answer
    C. Terry Dillon
    Explanation
    Terry Dillon did not play for the NFL's Minnesota team.

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  • 4. 

    From 1968 to 1971 which defensive lineman was named All-Pro every year?

    • A.

      Alan Page

    • B.

      Jim Marshall

    • C.

      Joe Senser

    • D.

      Carl Eller

    Correct Answer
    D. Carl Eller
    Explanation
    Carl Eller was named All-Pro every year from 1968 to 1971. This indicates that he consistently performed at a high level and was recognized as one of the top defensive linemen during that time period. His skills and contributions to his team were highly regarded by experts and peers, leading to his selection as an All-Pro each year.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the only Minnesota Viking to be named to the All-Pro Team in 1991?

    • A.

      John Randle

    • B.

      Tommy Kramer

    • C.

      Chris Doleman

    • D.

      Randall McDaniel

    Correct Answer
    D. Randall McDaniel
    Explanation
    Randall McDaniel was the only Minnesota Viking to be named to the All-Pro Team in 1991. This means that out of the four given options, McDaniel was the only player from the Minnesota Vikings who received this recognition in that specific year.

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  • 6. 

    How many times did Jim Marshall get picked All-Pro?

    • A.

      None

    • B.

      One

    • C.

      Eight

    • D.

      Three

    Correct Answer
    A. None
    Explanation
    Jim Marshall did not get picked All-Pro any times.

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  • 7. 

    Who selected the name Vikings for the Minnesota Vikings?

    • A.

      Bud Grant

    • B.

      Norm Van Brocklin

    • C.

      The Fans

    • D.

      Ber Rose

    Correct Answer
    D. Ber Rose
    Explanation
    Ber Rose is the correct answer because he was the sports editor for the Minneapolis Tribune and he chose the name "Vikings" for the Minnesota Vikings football team when they were established in 1961.

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  • 8. 

    What quarterback signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2006 and played his college ball at Rutgers?

    • A.

      Mike McMahon

    • B.

      Tarvaris Jackson

    • C.

      Brad Johnson

    • D.

      J.T. O'Sullivan

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike McMahon
    Explanation
    Mike McMahon is the correct answer because he signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2006 and played his college football at Rutgers.

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  • 9. 

    During 2005, how many times was the Minnesota Vikings quarterback sacked?

    • A.

      34

    • B.

      16

    • C.

      54

    • D.

      25

    Correct Answer
    C. 54
    Explanation
    During the 2005 season, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was sacked a total of 54 times. This indicates that the opposing teams' defense was able to tackle the Vikings' quarterback behind the line of scrimmage on 54 separate occasions throughout the season. This high number of sacks suggests that the Vikings' offensive line may have struggled to protect their quarterback, leading to a significant number of sacks.

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  • 10. 

    What was the overall third-down percentage for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2005 season?

    • A.

      44.40%

    • B.

      43.00%

    • C.

      32.70%

    • D.

      38.50%

    Correct Answer
    C. 32.70%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 32.70%. This means that during the 2005 season, the Minnesota Vikings converted 32.70% of their third-down attempts into first downs. This indicates that they were not very successful in converting on third downs and likely struggled to sustain drives and keep possession of the ball.

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  • 11. 

    Who led the Minnesota Vikings in tackles in 2005?

    • A.

      Sam Cowart

    • B.

      Corey Chavous

    • C.

      E.J. Henderson

    • D.

      Antonie Winfield

    Correct Answer
    D. Antonie Winfield
    Explanation
    Antonie Winfield led the Minnesota Vikings in tackles in 2005.

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  • 12. 

    How many touchdowns did the Minnesota Vikings score on punt returns in 2005?

    • A.

      One

    • B.

      None

    • C.

      Two

    • D.

      Three

    Correct Answer
    A. One
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Minnesota Vikings scored one touchdown on punt returns.

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  • 13. 

    Which Minnesota Viking had the longest punt of 62 yards in 2005?

    • A.

      No One

    • B.

      Darren Bennett

    • C.

      Chris Kluwe

    • D.

      Paul Edinger

    Correct Answer
    C. Chris Kluwe
    Explanation
    Chris Kluwe is the correct answer because he had the longest punt of 62 yards in 2005 for the Minnesota Vikings.

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  • 14. 

    Who had the fewest receiving yards for the Minnesota Vikings in 2005?

    • A.

      Richard Owens

    • B.

      Richard Angulo

    • C.

      Moe Williams

    • D.

      Michael Bennett

    Correct Answer
    B. Richard Angulo
    Explanation
    Richard Angulo had the fewest receiving yards for the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. This is determined by comparing the receiving yards of all the players listed. Since the question asks for the player with the fewest receiving yards, Richard Angulo is the correct answer.

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  • 15. 

    Who led the Minnesota Vikings in receiving yards in 2005?

    • A.

      Marcus Robinson

    • B.

      Jermaine Wiggins

    • C.

      Travis Taylor

    • D.

      Troy Williamson

    Correct Answer
    C. Travis Taylor
    Explanation
    Travis Taylor led the Minnesota Vikings in receiving yards in 2005.

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