American Football Quiz

Question 1

How many players does each team have on the field at one time in American football?

Accepted Answer

11

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9

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10

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12

Question 2

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

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6 points

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4 points

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5 points

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7 points

Question 3

What is the Super Bowl?

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The annual championship game of the NFL, held between the NFC and AFC conference champions

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The playoff tournament for all NFL teams

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A bowl game for college football

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The championship game of the entire American football season including college and professional

Question 4

Which quarterback won the most Super Bowl championships in NFL history?

Accepted Answer

Tom Brady

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Joe Montana

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Terry Bradshaw

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Troy Aikman

Question 5

What is a 'down' in American football?

Accepted Answer

One of four attempts the offence has to advance 10 yards — failing to advance 10 yards in four downs gives possession to the other team

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When a player is tackled to the ground

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When the ball goes out of bounds

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A penalty that costs the offending team 10 yards

Question 6

How long is an NFL game in terms of official playing time?

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60 minutes divided into four 15-minute quarters

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48 minutes divided into four 12-minute quarters

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72 minutes divided into four 18-minute quarters

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90 minutes with two 45-minute halves

Question 7

What is a 'Hail Mary' pass in American football?

Accepted Answer

A long, desperate forward pass into the end zone at the end of a half or game — hoping for a miraculous touchdown

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A penalty for excessive celebration

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A special formation used for short-yardage situations

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A type of trick play involving the kicker

Question 8

In American football, what is the role of the 'quarterback'?

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The player who calls plays in the huddle, receives the snap, and either runs with it, hands it off, or passes it

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The player who snaps the ball to start each play

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The player responsible for blocking the opposing team's rushing attempts

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The team captain who communicates with coaches and referees

Question 9

Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowls?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (tied with 6 each)

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Dallas Cowboys

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San Francisco 49ers

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Green Bay Packers

Question 10

What is the NFL 'draft' and when does it occur each year?

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The annual selection process where NFL teams choose college football players — held each spring, with worst teams picking first

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A preseason tournament to determine playoff seeding

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The annual signing period when players become free agents

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A fantasy football league operated by the NFL itself

Question 11

What is the 'red zone' in American football?

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The area within 20 yards of the opponent's end zone where the probability of scoring is highest

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The area behind the end zone where out-of-bounds kicks are marked

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A penalty zone marked in red around the referee's position

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The area of the field where passing is restricted by special rules

Question 12

Who is considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, known for his exceptional catching ability?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Rice

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Randy Moss

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Calvin Johnson

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Larry Fitzgerald

Question 13

What is the 'blitz' in American football defence?

Accepted Answer

Sending additional pass rushers beyond the standard four to pressure or sack the quarterback

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A type of rushing play used by the offence on short yardage situations

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A penalty for too many players on the field

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A high-tempo no-huddle offence used to tire the defence

Question 14

What is American football's version of the penalty known as 'pass interference'?

Accepted Answer

Illegal contact by a defender who makes contact with a receiver to prevent them from catching a pass before the ball arrives

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A penalty for tackling a receiver before they catch the ball

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A technical foul for arguing with officials about a pass ruling

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When an offensive lineman illegally moves during a passing play

Question 15

The Super Bowl halftime show is famous as a global entertainment spectacle. Which artist's 2013 performance was watched by approximately 164 million viewers?

Accepted Answer

Beyoncé

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Bruno Mars

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Katy Perry

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Lady Gaga

Question 16

What is a 'sack' in American football?

Accepted Answer

When the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a pass

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When a punter's kick is blocked

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When a runner fumbles the ball in their own end zone

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When a receiver drops what would have been a caught pass

Question 17

American football uses a 'two-minute warning'. What is it?

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A mandatory TV break 2 minutes from the end of each half, giving teams time to prepare

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A warning given to players who have received two personal fouls

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A penalty for intentionally running down the clock in the last 2 minutes

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A signal that teams must switch sides of the field

Question 18

Which conference championship games precede the Super Bowl?

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The NFC Championship and AFC Championship games

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The East Conference and West Conference finals

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The American Bowl and the National Bowl

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The Conference Cup games played in January

Question 19

What is 'gridiron' — the alternative name for American football?

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The name of the field itself — a gridiron refers to the grid pattern of yard lines marking the field

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A brand of football equipment manufacturer

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An early rule variation from the 19th century

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A nickname for the violent nature of the sport

Question 20

Patrick Mahomes became the face of NFL football in the early 2020s. What team does he play for?

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Kansas City Chiefs

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San Francisco 49ers

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Baltimore Ravens

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Los Angeles Rams