100 NFL Trivia Questions for the Ultimate Game Night
Are you a whiz when it comes to NFL knowledge? Put your skills to the test with these 100 trivia questions that are sure to challenge even the most devoted football fans.
Easy NFL Trivia
- How many NFL divisions are there?
- Eight
- What is the name of the Super Bowl trophy?
- Lombardi Trophy
- What are the two conferences in the NFL?
- AFC and NFC
- Where is the Pro Football Hall of Fame located?
- Canton, Ohio
- Which team won Super Bowl I?
- The Green Bay Packers
- How many players are on offense during a play?
- 11
- How long is an NFL game?
- 60 minutes
- How many rounds are there in the NFL Draft?
- Seven
- Which team is the only one that plays its home games in New York?
- The Buffalo Bills
- What is the total length of a football field?
- 360 feet
Slightly Harder Questions
- Who is the NFL’s all-time leading receiver?
- Jerry Rice
- Who holds the record for the most rushing yards in NFL history?
- Emmitt Smith
- Which two franchises have the most Super Bowl victories?
- Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots
- Which two teams are known for their purple uniforms?
- Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings
- Who is the all-time leading passer in the NFL?
- Tom Brady
- The “Man of the Year” award is named after which player?
- Walter Payton
- What was the nickname of the Steelers’ defense in the 1970s?
- The Steel Curtain
- Which teams are based in Florida?
- Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Which four teams have cat names?
- Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars
- What was the nickname of the Vikings’ defense in the 1970s?
- The Purple People Eaters
- How many yards are required for a first down?
- Ten
- How many offensive linemen are in a standard formation?
- Five
- Who holds the record for single-season rushing yards?
- Eric Dickerson
- Who has the record for single-season receiving yards?
- Calvin Johnson
- When does the clock stop for a “warning” that the half or game is about to end?
- Two minutes remaining
- How many games are in the NFL regular season?
- 17
- What was the nickname of the Seahawks’ defense in the early 2010s?
- The Legion of Boom
- Who was the first overall pick in 2021?
- Trevor Lawrence
- According to Forbes, which is the most valuable NFL franchise?
- The Dallas Cowboys
Gridiron Great Questions
- Who popularized the term “sack”?
- Deacon Jones
- Who is the all-time leader in sacks?
- Bruce Smith
- Which tight end has the most career receiving yards?
- Tony Gonzalez
- Which player was known as “The Fridge”?
- William Perry
- Who leads in career interceptions?
- Paul Krause
- Which player was dubbed “The Minister of Defense”?
- Reggie White
- Who is the all-time winningest coach in the NFL?
- Don Shula
- Which player is known as “The Bus”?
- Jerome Bettis
- Which two players excelled in both football and Major League Baseball?
- Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson
- Which quarterback has the most career rushing yards?
- Michael Vick
- What was the nickname of the Washington offensive line in the 1980s?
- The Hogs
- What was the nickname of the Rams’ offense in the early 2000s?
- The Greatest Show on Turf
- Who holds the record for the most receiving yards as a rookie tight end?
- “Iron” Mike Ditka
- Who has the most rushing yards as a rookie in NFL history?
- Eric Dickerson
- Who has the most Super Bowl MVP awards?
- Tom Brady
- Which non-quarterback has the most Pro Bowl appearances?
- Tony Gonzalez, Bruce Matthews, and Merlin Olsen (tied at 14)
- Who has the most career tackles?
- London Fletcher (counted since 1994)
- Who was known as the “Nigerian Nightmare”?
- Christian Okoye
- Who holds the record for most interceptions in a single season?
- Dick “Night Train” Lane
- Which player has famously said “Omaha” more than anyone else on national television?
- Peyton Manning
- What position did Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch play?
- Wide Receiver
- Who was the first player from an HBCU to be drafted first overall?
- Ed “Too Tall” Jones
- Which player famously used Skittles as a mid-game snack?
- Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch
- Which running back has played the most games in NFL history?
- Frank Gore
- How tall is sportscaster “Boomer” Chris Berman?
- 6’5”
- Which player has been a part of the most NFL teams?
- Joshua Johnson, QB
- Did Dan Marino rush for more or less than 100 yards in his career?
- Less (87 yards)
- Who has the most receiving yards as a rookie?
- Bill Groman
- Which Mr. Irrelevant has scored the most points in NFL history?
- Ryan Succop
- Who is credited with inventing the “spike” celebration?
- Homer Jones
All-Madden NFL Trivia
- Which two NFL teams, still in existence, were established first?
- Arizona Cardinals (originally Chicago Cardinals) and Green Bay Packers
- What is the newest NFL franchise?
- The Houston Texans
- Who was the first player to throw for over 4,000 yards in a season?
- Joe Namath
- Which team has completed an undefeated season?
- The Miami Dolphins
- Which former defensive end now hosts American Ninja Warrior?
- Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
- Which team has won the most playoff games?
- The New England Patriots
- Who was the first champion of the AFPA, the NFL’s predecessor?
- The Akron Pros
- Which team was the last to have a winless season?
- The Cleveland Browns
- How many head coaches have the Baltimore Ravens had since 2000?
- Two (Brian Billick and John Harbaugh)
- Which team has lost the most playoff games?
- The Minnesota Vikings
- Which tight end has the most playoff receptions?
- Travis Kelce
- Which player scored the most PPR fantasy points in a single game during the modern era?
- Jerry Rice
- Which team has appeared in the Super Bowl the most times without winning?
- The Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings (tied)
- How many Madden video games have been released?
- Including mobile games, 40 (plus one for Madden 2024 upon release)
- Legendary coach John Madden won how many games in his career?
- 103
Super Bowl Trivia
- What is the longest rush in Super Bowl history?
- 75 yards by Willie Parker
- Who has the most rushing attempts in a single Super Bowl?
- John Riggins with 38
- Who has thrown the most interceptions in a Super Bowl?
- John Gannon with five
- Who has the fewest passing attempts in a Super Bowl victory?
- Bob Griese with seven
- What is the record for most passing touchdowns in a Super Bowl?
- Six by Steve Young
- Who holds the record for the longest kick return in Super Bowl history?
- Jacoby Jones with 108 yards
- What is the longest punt in Super Bowl history?
- 65 yards by Johnny Hekker
- What was the shortest field goal made in a Super Bowl?
- Nine yards by Jim Turner and Mike Clark (before the posts were moved)
- Who has the most interceptions returned for touchdowns?
- Dwight Smith with two
- How many non-quarterbacks have thrown a touchdown in a Super Bowl?
- Five
- Who is the youngest player to start in a Super Bowl?
- Bryan Bulaga
- Which quarterback both threw for and caught a touchdown in a Super Bowl?
- Nick Foles on the Philly Special
- Which non-quarterback has scored the most points in a Super Bowl?
- James White with 20 points
- How many NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl?
- 12
Price is Right Facts
- How many career rushing yards does Frank Gore have?
- 16,000
- How many interceptions did Brett Favre throw?
- 366
- What is the record for career passing yards?
- 89,214 (over 50 miles) by Tom Brady
- What is the record for career sacks?
- 200
- Who has played the most games in NFL history, and how many?
- Morten Andersen with 382 games
- Who has the most career interceptions on defense, and how many?
- Paul Krause with 81
- How many more receiving yards does Jerry Rice have than the next closest receiver?
- 5,402, the same difference between Larry Fitzgerald (2nd) and Hines Ward (27th)
- How many rushing touchdowns did Emmitt Smith score?
- 164
- How many times has Tom Brady been sacked?
- 565
- Which offense recorded the most yards in a single season?
- 2011 New Orleans Saints with 7,474 yards
- Which defense allowed the most rushing yards in a single season? – 1978 Buffalo Bills with 3,228 yards
Source: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2023/08/02/100-nfl-trivia-questions-for-the-perfect-football-game-night/
