American football (NFL) MCQs [USA – America]
1. Which team won the first Super Bowl?
A) Green Bay Packers
B) Dallas Cowboys
C) New England Patriots
D) Pittsburgh Steelers
Answer: A) Green Bay Packers
2. Who is known as “The Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) in NFL quarterback history?
A) Joe Montana
B) Tom Brady
C) Peyton Manning
D) Johnny Unitas
Answer: B) Tom Brady
3. Which team holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins?
A) San Francisco 49ers
B) New England Patriots
C) Pittsburgh Steelers
D) Dallas Cowboys
Answer: B) New England Patriots
4. What is the maximum number of players allowed on an NFL teamās roster during the regular season?
A) 45
B) 50
C) 53
D) 55
Answer: C) 53
5. Which position is responsible for throwing the football on offense?
A) Running Back
B) Wide Receiver
C) Quarterback
D) Tight End
Answer: C) Quarterback
6. Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards in NFL history?
A) Barry Sanders
B) Emmitt Smith
C) Walter Payton
D) Adrian Peterson
Answer: B) Emmitt Smith
7. What is the length of an NFL football field?
A) 90 yards
B) 100 yards
C) 110 yards
D) 120 yards
Answer: B) 100 yards
8. How many points is a touchdown worth in the NFL?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 3
D) 2
Answer: A) 6
9. What is the name of the NFLās championship game?
A) The World Series
B) The Super Bowl
C) The NBA Finals
D) The Stanley Cup
Answer: B) The Super Bowl
10. Which team drafted quarterback Peyton Manning as the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft?
A) Indianapolis Colts
B) Denver Broncos
C) New England Patriots
D) Chicago Bears
Answer: A) Indianapolis Colts
11. Which NFL team has a star in the middle of their helmet?
A) San Francisco 49ers
B) Dallas Cowboys
C) New York Giants
D) Green Bay Packers
Answer: B) Dallas Cowboys
12. Which NFL team is known as the “Steel Curtain”?
A) Pittsburgh Steelers
B) Chicago Bears
C) Baltimore Ravens
D) New England Patriots
Answer: A) Pittsburgh Steelers
13. Who is the NFLās all-time leader in career touchdown receptions?
A) Jerry Rice
B) Randy Moss
C) Terrell Owens
D) Marvin Harrison
Answer: A) Jerry Rice
14. Which NFL team has a “Pittsburgh” city name in its title?
A) Pittsburgh Steelers
B) Philadelphia Eagles
C) Baltimore Ravens
D) Cincinnati Bengals
Answer: A) Pittsburgh Steelers
15. Which NFL team is known for the “Legion of Boom” defense?
A) Seattle Seahawks
B) New England Patriots
C) San Francisco 49ers
D) Chicago Bears
Answer: A) Seattle Seahawks
16. What is the standard number of minutes in an NFL game, excluding overtime?
A) 48 minutes
B) 50 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) 70 minutes
Answer: C) 60 minutes
17. What is the NFLās method for breaking ties in the regular season?
A) Sudden Death Overtime
B) Extra Period
C) Penalty Kicks
D) Coin Toss
Answer: A) Sudden Death Overtime
18. Which NFL player is known for the “Immaculate Reception”?
A) Franco Harris
B) Terry Bradshaw
C) Lynn Swann
D) John Stallworth
Answer: A) Franco Harris
19. Which team won Super Bowl LVI (56)?
A) New England Patriots
B) Los Angeles Rams
C) Kansas City Chiefs
D) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Answer: B) Los Angeles Rams
20. Which NFL team has a “golden” logo?
A) San Francisco 49ers
B) New York Jets
C) Cleveland Browns
D) Washington Commanders
Answer: A) San Francisco 49ers
21. Who is known for the “Hail Mary” pass?
A) Joe Montana
B) Tom Brady
C) Brett Favre
D) Peyton Manning
Answer: C) Brett Favre
22. Which player holds the record for the most career sacks in NFL history?
A) Reggie White
B) Bruce Smith
C) Michael Strahan
D) Lawrence Taylor
Answer: B) Bruce Smith
23. Which NFL team has a horse as part of their logo?
A) Denver Broncos
B) Indianapolis Colts
C) Tennessee Titans
D) Chicago Bears
Answer: A) Denver Broncos
24. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl LIV (54)?
A) Patrick Mahomes
B) Tom Brady
C) Jimmy Garoppolo
D) Aaron Rodgers
Answer: A) Patrick Mahomes
25. Which NFL team is known for the “Famous Jameis” nickname?
A) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
B) New Orleans Saints
C) Atlanta Falcons
D) Carolina Panthers
Answer: A) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26. What is the NFL term for a kick-off after a touchdown?
A) Extra Point Attempt
B) Field Goal Attempt
C) Kickoff
D) Safety Kick
Answer: C) Kickoff
27. Which team is known for the “Tuck Rule” controversy?
A) New England Patriots
B) Oakland Raiders
C) Pittsburgh Steelers
D) Denver Broncos
Answer: B) Oakland Raiders
28. Which NFL team has a “raider” as their logo?
A) Los Angeles Raiders
B) San Diego Chargers
C) Baltimore Ravens
D) Arizona Cardinals
Answer: A) Los Angeles Raiders
29. Which player is known as “The Minister of Defense”?
A) Reggie White
B) Lawrence Taylor
C) Bruce Smith
D) Deion Sanders
Answer: A) Reggie White
30. Which NFL team has a logo that includes a red and gold color scheme and an arrowhead?
A) Kansas City Chiefs
B) San Francisco 49ers
C) Washington Commanders
D) Atlanta Falcons
Answer: A) Kansas City Chiefs
31. Which quarterback is known for “The Comeback” in the 1992 NFL playoffs?
A) Jim Kelly
B) Joe Montana
C) Troy Aikman
D) Steve Young
Answer: A) Jim Kelly
32. Who was the first African-American head coach to win a Super Bowl?
A) Tony Dungy
B) Lovie Smith
C) Mike Tomlin
D) Herm Edwards
Answer: A) Tony Dungy
33. Which team did Brett Favre play for before joining the Green Bay Packers?
A) New York Jets
B) Atlanta Falcons
C) Minnesota Vikings
D) Chicago Bears
Answer: B) Atlanta Falcons
34. Which NFL teamās fans are known as the “Cheeseheads”?
A) Green Bay Packers
B) Chicago Bears
C) Detroit Lions
D) Minnesota Vikings
Answer: A) Green Bay Packers
35. Which player holds the record for the most career interceptions?
A) Ed Reed
B) Rod Woodson
C) Paul Krause
D) Deion Sanders
Answer: C) Paul Krause
36. What is the NFL rule that allows a team to challenge certain calls made by officials?
A) Instant Replay Rule
B) Challenge Rule
C) Replay Review
D) Coach’s Challenge
Answer: D) Coach’s Challenge
37. Which NFL team is known for their “Steel Curtain” defense?
A) Pittsburgh Steelers
B) Baltimore Ravens
C) San Francisco 49ers
D) New England Patriots
Answer: A) Pittsburgh Steelers
38. Which NFL team has a logo featuring a pirate wearing an eye patch?
A) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
B) Pittsburgh Steelers
C) Oakland Raiders
D) Minnesota Vikings
Answer: C) Oakland Raiders
39. Which quarterback led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl victory?
A) Tom Brady
B) Drew Bledsoe
C) Steve Grogan
D) Jim Plunkett
Answer: A) Tom Brady
40. Which NFL teamās nickname is the “Packers”?
A) Green Bay Packers
B) Detroit Lions
C) Chicago Bears
D) Minnesota Vikings
Answer: A) Green Bay Packers
41. What is the name of the NFLās playoff system that includes the top teams from each conference?
A) The Wild Card Round
B) The Divisional Round
C) The Conference Championship
D) The Super Bowl
Answer: C) The Conference Championship
42. Who is the NFLās all-time leader in career receiving yards?
A) Jerry Rice
B) Randy Moss
C) Terrell Owens
D) Marvin Harrison
Answer: A) Jerry Rice
43. Which NFL team has a stadium known as “Arrowhead Stadium”?
A) Kansas City Chiefs
B) San Francisco 49ers
C) Baltimore Ravens
D) Seattle Seahawks
Answer: A) Kansas City Chiefs
44. Which player was famously known as “Prime Time”?
A) Deion Sanders
B) Michael Irvin
C) Jerry Rice
D) Randy Moss
Answer: A) Deion Sanders
45. What is the term for a defensive player tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage?
A) Interception
B) Fumble
C) Sack
D) Safety
Answer: C) Sack
46. Which team won Super Bowl L (50)?
A) Denver Broncos
B) New England Patriots
C) Carolina Panthers
D) Seattle Seahawks
Answer: A) Denver Broncos
47. What is the name of the NFLās preseason training camp?
A) OTA
B) The Combine
C) Pro Bowl
D) Training Camp
Answer: D) Training Camp
48. Which NFL team is known for their “no-huddle” offense under coach Marv Levy?
A) Buffalo Bills
B) Miami Dolphins
C) New York Jets
D) Cleveland Browns
Answer: A) Buffalo Bills
49. Which team won the first AFL-NFL World Championship game?
A) Green Bay Packers
B) Kansas City Chiefs
C) New York Jets
D) Oakland Raiders
Answer: A) Green Bay Packers
50. Who is the NFLās all-time leader in passing touchdowns?
A) Peyton Manning
B) Tom Brady
C) Drew Brees
D) Brett Favre
Answer: B) Tom Brady