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  • 1. 

    Who returned the most punts for the Baltimore Ravens in 2008?

    • A.

      Jim Leonard

    • B.

      Yamon Figurs

    • C.

      Ed Reed

    • D.

      Ray Rice

    Correct Answer
    B. Yamon Figurs
    Explanation
    In 2008, Yamon Figurs returned the most punts for the Baltimore Ravens.

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  • 2. 

    Who scored the only safety in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints?

    • A.

      Will Smith

    • B.

      Scott Shanle

    • C.

      Charles Grant

    • D.

      Jonathan Vilma

    Correct Answer
    C. Charles Grant
    Explanation
    Charles Grant scored the only safety in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints.

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  • 3. 

    Who led receivers in most fumbles for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008?

    • A.

      Linas Sweed

    • B.

      Heath Miller

    • C.

      Hines Ward

    • D.

      Santonio Holmes

    Correct Answer
    D. Santonio Holmes
    Explanation
    Santonio Holmes led receivers in most fumbles for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008.

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  • 4. 

    After Will Blackmon, who returned the most kickoffs for the Green Bay Packers in 2008?

    • A.

      Allen Barbre

    • B.

      Jordy Nelson

    • C.

      Jarrett Bush

    • D.

      Jason Hunter

    Correct Answer
    B. Jordy Nelson
    Explanation
    Jordy Nelson returned the most kickoffs for the Green Bay Packers in 2008. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that Will Blackmon was the player who returned the most kickoffs for the Packers in that year. Since Jordy Nelson is the only option provided who is not Will Blackmon, it can be concluded that he is the correct answer.

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  • 5. 

    In 2008, who wore #19 for the Dallas Cowboys?

    • A.

      Felix Jones

    • B.

      "Pacman" Jones

    • C.

      Tony Curtis

    • D.

      Miles Austin

    Correct Answer
    D. Miles Austin
    Explanation
    Miles Austin wore #19 for the Dallas Cowboys in 2008.

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  • 6. 

    Who scored a touchdown on a punt return for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008?

    • A.

      Greg Lewis

    • B.

      Jason Avant

    • C.

      Quintin Demps

    • D.

      DeSean Jackson

    Correct Answer
    D. DeSean Jackson
    Explanation
    In 2008, DeSean Jackson scored a touchdown on a punt return for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • 7. 

    How many touchdowns did Will Blackmon score on punt returns for the Green Bay Packers in 2008?

    • A.

      One

    • B.

      Three

    • C.

      Two

    • D.

      None

    Correct Answer
    C. Two
    Explanation
    In 2008, Will Blackmon scored two touchdowns on punt returns for the Green Bay Packers.

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  • 8. 

    How many touchdowns did the Tennessee Titans score off of kickoff and punt returns in 2008?

    • A.

      Two

    • B.

      Three

    • C.

      Zero

    • D.

      One

    Correct Answer
    C. Zero
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Tennessee Titans did not score any touchdowns off of kickoff and punt returns. This means that the correct answer is "Zero."

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  • 9. 

    How many touchdowns did the Pittsburgh Steelers score in 2008 off kick returns?

    • A.

      Three

    • B.

      One

    • C.

      None

    • D.

      Two

    Correct Answer
    C. None
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not score any touchdowns off kick returns. This means that they did not successfully return any kicks for a touchdown throughout the entire season.

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  • 10. 

    How many interceptions did Matt Ryan have in 2008 for the Atlanta Falcons?

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      19

    • C.

      11

    • D.

      13

    Correct Answer
    C. 11
    Explanation
    In 2008, Matt Ryan had 11 interceptions while playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

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  • 11. 

    Who returned an interception for a touchdown in 2008 for the San Francisco 49ers?

    • A.

      Michael Willis

    • B.

      Takeo Spikes

    • C.

      Justin Smith

    • D.

      Patrick Willis

    Correct Answer
    D. Patrick Willis
    Explanation
    Patrick Willis returned an interception for a touchdown in 2008 for the San Francisco 49ers.

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  • 12. 

    Who recorded the most passes defended for the New England Patriots in 2008?

    • A.

      Ellis Hobbs

    • B.

      Brandon Meriweather

    • C.

      Deltha O'Neal

    • D.

      Rodney Harrison

    Correct Answer
    A. Ellis Hobbs
    Explanation
    In 2008, Ellis Hobbs recorded the most passes defended for the New England Patriots.

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  • 13. 

    How many 50+ yard field goals did Shayne Graham make for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008?

    • A.

      None

    • B.

      One

    • C.

      Two

    • D.

      Three

    Correct Answer
    A. None
    Explanation
    In 2008, Shayne Graham did not make any 50+ yard field goals for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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  • 14. 

    How many times did Drew Brees gets sacked in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints?

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      11

    • C.

      13

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    C. 13
    Explanation
    Drew Brees was sacked 13 times in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints.

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  • 15. 

    Who had the longest kickoff return in 2008 for the St. Louis Rams?

    • A.

      Kenneth Darby

    • B.

      Dane Looker

    • C.

      Derek Stanley

    • D.

      Dante Hall

    Correct Answer
    C. Derek Stanley
    Explanation
    Derek Stanley had the longest kickoff return in 2008 for the St. Louis Rams.

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  • 16. 

    Who scored a touchdown on a kickoff return for the 2008 Buffalo Bills?

    • A.

      Roscoe Parrish

    • B.

      Fred Jackson

    • C.

      Josh Reed

    • D.

      Leodis McKelvin

    Correct Answer
    D. Leodis McKelvin
    Explanation
    Leodis McKelvin scored a touchdown on a kickoff return for the 2008 Buffalo Bills.

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  • 17. 

    How many rushing touchdowns did Jay Cutler have for the Denver Broncos in 2008?

    • A.

      Four

    • B.

      Two

    • C.

      One

    • D.

      Zero

    Correct Answer
    B. Two
    Explanation
    In 2008, Jay Cutler had two rushing touchdowns for the Denver Broncos.

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  • 18. 

    How many receptions did Chad Johnson have in 2008 for the Cincinnati Bengals?

    • A.

      49

    • B.

      53

    • C.

      41

    • D.

      57

    Correct Answer
    B. 53
    Explanation
    Chad Johnson had 53 receptions in 2008 for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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  • 19. 

    What's the total number of touchdowns that Brandon Marshall scored for the Denver Broncos in 2008?

    • A.

      Six

    • B.

      Four

    • C.

      Seven

    • D.

      Nine

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    In 2008, Brandon Marshall scored a total of six touchdowns for the Denver Broncos.

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  • 20. 

    Who returned the most punts for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008?

    • A.

      B.J. Sams

    • B.

      Jamaal Charles

    • C.

      Dantrell Savage

    • D.

      Kevin Robinson

    Correct Answer
    D. Kevin Robinson
    Explanation
    Kevin Robinson returned the most punts for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.

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  • 21. 

    In 2008, how many times was Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo intercepted?

    • A.

      11

    • B.

      17

    • C.

      20

    • D.

      14

    Correct Answer
    D. 14
    Explanation
    In 2008, Tony Romo, the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was intercepted 14 times. This means that during that year, the opposing team's defense successfully intercepted Romo's passes on 14 different occasions.

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  • 22. 

    In 2008, who wore #22 for the Atlanta Falcons?

    • A.

      Larry Turner

    • B.

      Brent Grimes

    • C.

      Chris Houston

    • D.

      Chevis Jackson

    Correct Answer
    D. Chevis Jackson
    Explanation
    Chevis Jackson is the correct answer because he wore #22 for the Atlanta Falcons in 2008.

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  • 23. 

    What was Garrett Hartley's field goal percentage in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints?

    • A.

      88.70%

    • B.

      98.70%

    • C.

      69.30%

    • D.

      100%

    Correct Answer
    D. 100%
    Explanation
    Garrett Hartley's field goal percentage in 2008 for the New Orleans Saints was 100%. This means that he successfully made all of his field goal attempts during that season.

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  • 24. 

    Who had the only safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008?

    • A.

      James Farrier

    • B.

      Ryan Clark

    • C.

      James Harrison

    • D.

      Troy Polamalu

    Correct Answer
    C. James Harrison
    Explanation
    In 2008, James Harrison had the only safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A safety is a defensive play in football where the opposing team is tackled in their own end zone, resulting in two points for the defensive team. James Harrison, who played as a linebacker for the Steelers, made this significant play during the 2008 season.

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  • 25. 

    Besides Gibril Wilson, who had a safety in 2008 for the Oakland Raiders?

    • A.

      Kalimba Edwards

    • B.

      Thomas Howard

    • C.

      Kirk Morrison

    • D.

      Tommy Kelly

    Correct Answer
    A. Kalimba Edwards
    Explanation
    Kalimba Edwards is the correct answer because the question asks for a player who had a safety in 2008 for the Oakland Raiders, excluding Gibril Wilson. Therefore, among the given options, Kalimba Edwards is the only player who fits this criteria.

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  • 26. 

    How many fumbles did Devin Hester have in 2008 for the Chicago Bears?

    • A.

      Seven

    • B.

      Five

    • C.

      Two

    • D.

      Four

    Correct Answer
    B. Five
    Explanation
    In 2008, Devin Hester had five fumbles while playing for the Chicago Bears.

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  • 27. 

    Who defended the most passes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008?

    • A.

      Ronde Barber

    • B.

      Jermaine Phillips

    • C.

      Derrick Brooks

    • D.

      Barrett Ruud

    Correct Answer
    A. Ronde Barber
    Explanation
    Ronde Barber defended the most passes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008.

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  • 28. 

    In 2008, how many field goals did Neil Rackers attempt for the Arizona Cardinals inside the 20?

    • A.

      Three

    • B.

      Seven

    • C.

      Nine

    • D.

      Zero

    Correct Answer
    D. Zero
    Explanation
    Neil Rackers attempted zero field goals for the Arizona Cardinals inside the 20-yard line in 2008.

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  • 29. 

    Who was the Cincinnati Bengals' primary kickoff returner in 2008?

    • A.

      Antonio Chatman

    • B.

      Kenny Watson

    • C.

      Andre Caldwell

    • D.

      Glenn Holt

    Correct Answer
    D. Glenn Holt
    Explanation
    Glenn Holt was the primary kickoff returner for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008.

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  • 30. 

    Which player returned an interception for a touchdown in 2008 for the Miami Dolphins?

    • A.

      Will Allen

    • B.

      Joey Porter

    • C.

      Andre' Goodman

    • D.

      Yeremiah Bell

    Correct Answer
    A. Will Allen
    Explanation
    In 2008, Will Allen returned an interception for a touchdown for the Miami Dolphins.

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