Super Bowl Quiz
How much do you know about the NFL's biggest game? Test your knowledge.
- 1.
True or false: When the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV in Pasadena, Calif., it represented an occasion of life imitating art as a film released less than two years earlier had the same teams facing off in a Super Bowl in greater Los Angeles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Heaven Can Wait, released in the summer of 1978, finished with the Steelers playing the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum for all the marbles. The Rams, though, won that one.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Dolphin Stadium has hosted four Super Bowls, each featuring a kickoff return for a touchdown. What have these touchdowns had in common?
- A.
They all happened in the second half
- B.
They all benefited the eventual losing team
- C.
They all were at least 93 yards in length
- D.
A & C
Correct Answer
B. They all benefited the eventual losing teamExplanation
The returners: Stanford Jennings, Bengals, XXIII; Andre Coleman, Chargers, XXIX; Tim Dwight, Falcons, XXXIII; Devin Hester, Bears, XLI)Rate this question:
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- 3.
Bill Belicheck has coached in four Super Bowls. What have his teams not done in the first quarter of these games?
- A.
Get penalized
- B.
Sack the quarterback
- C.
Score
- D.
Score a touchdown
Correct Answer
C. Score -
- 4.
Which team lost three Super Bowls in Miami's Orange Bowl after leading by a touchdown in each?
- A.
Dallas Cowboys
- B.
Oakland Raiders
- C.
Baltimore Colts
- D.
Buffalo Bills
Correct Answer
A. Dallas CowboysExplanation
Led Colts 13-6 in V, lost 16-13; Led Steelers 7-0 in X, lost 21-17; Led Steelers 14-7 in XIII, lost 35-31Rate this question:
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- 5.
What other team lost three Super Bowls after leading by at least a touchdown in each?
- A.
Dallas Cowboys
- B.
Oakland Raiders
- C.
Baltimore Colts
- D.
Buffalo Bills
Correct Answer
D. Buffalo BillsExplanation
Led Giants 12-3 in XXV, lost 20-19; Led Cowboys 7-0 in XXVII, lost 52-17; Led Cowboys 13-6 in XXVIII, lost 30-13Rate this question:
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- 6.
What has the Super Bowl never had?
- A.
A shutout
- B.
A punt return for a touchdown
- C.
Overtime
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
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- 7.
What are the least points scored by an offense (includes place kicking)?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
3
- D.
6
Correct Answer
A. 0Explanation
Vikings, Super Bowl IXRate this question:
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- 8.
What are the most points scored by a team in a Super Bowl?
- A.
49
- B.
52
- C.
55
- D.
59
Correct Answer
C. 55Explanation
49ers, Super Bowl XXIVRate this question:
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- 9.
What is the greatest deficit overcome to win?
- A.
9
- B.
10
- C.
16
- D.
20
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
The Redskins were behind the Broncos 10-0 in XXII before winning 42-10.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the distance of the game's longest run?
- A.
74
- B.
75
- C.
80
- D.
85
Correct Answer
B. 75Explanation
Willie Parker, Steelers, XLRate this question:
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- 11.
What is the shortest span of time in which three touchdowns have been scored?
- A.
36 seconds
- B.
1:02
- C.
2:19
- D.
4:39
Correct Answer
A. 36 secondsExplanation
XXXV, an interception-return TD followed by consecutive kickoff-return TDsRate this question:
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- 12.
What is the distance of the game's longest pass play?
- A.
80 yards
- B.
81 yards
- C.
85 yards
- D.
90 yards
Correct Answer
C. 85 yardsExplanation
Jake Delhomme to Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers, XXXVIIIRate this question:
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- 13.
What is the distance of the game's shortest field goal?
- A.
8 yards
- B.
9 yards
- C.
18 yards
- D.
19 yards
Correct Answer
B. 9 yardsExplanation
Jim Turner, Jets, IIIRate this question:
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- 14.
Which player was named MVP for his special-teams play?
- A.
Dwight Smith
- B.
Devin Hester
- C.
Adam Vinatieri
- D.
Desmond Howard
Correct Answer
D. Desmond HowardExplanation
XXXI, PackersRate this question:
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- 15.
Which team has played in the game the most times?
- A.
New England Patriots
- B.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- C.
Dallas Cowboys
- D.
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Correct Answer
C. Dallas CowboysExplanation
8 times: V, VI, X, XII, XIII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXXRate this question:
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- 16.
No team has played the Super Bowl in its home stadium. Using mapquest.com's shortest-route function, which team has played closest to its home stadium?
- A.
Los Angeles Rams in XIV
- B.
Tennessee Titans in XXXIV
- C.
Cincinnati Bengals in XVI
- D.
San Francisco 49ers in XIX
Correct Answer
D. San Francisco 49ers in XIXExplanation
27 miles from Monster Park to Palo Alto, Calif.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which player is the only one from the losing team to have been named MVP?
- A.
Thurman Thomas, Bills (XXV)
- B.
Chuck Howley, Cowboys (V)
- C.
Terrell Owens, Eagles (XXXIX)
- D.
Boomer Esiason, Bengals (XXIII)
Correct Answer
B. Chuck Howley, Cowboys (V) -
- 18.
How many sites have hosted both a Super Bowl and a World Series?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
(Los Angeles Coliseum (WS 1959, SB I, VII), Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (WS 1984, 1998; SB XXII, XXXII); Metrodome in Minneapolis (WS 1987, 1991; SB XXVI); Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens (SB XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI; WS '97, 2003).Rate this question:
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- 19.
Who has the most pass attempts in a game without an interception?
- A.
Joe Montana
- B.
Kurt Warner
- C.
Steve Young
- D.
Terry Bradshaw
Correct Answer
B. Kurt WarnerExplanation
45 attempts with Rams in XXXIVRate this question:
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- 20.
How many teams have won three road playoff games and then the Super Bowl?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 2Explanation
2005 Steelers, 2007 GiantsRate this question:
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