100 NFL Trivia Questions for an Epic Game Night Challenge

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

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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/