Diehard NFL Fans Will Definitely Fail This Quiz. Can You Pass It?

The NFL has been the most popular sports league in the United States for the past few decades. While the NBA is catching up to them and MLB has had short stints with huge popularity, football has remained America’s game for quite some time. However, things are changing with the league having controversy hitting it from all angles. The past may be the golden era of football for current fans that have fond memories of action to take place in the '80s, the '90s, and the 2000s. NFL superstars and dynasties have formed through the years to consistently add excitement to the league.

We'll test your knowledge as a diehard NFL fan. It's sometimes easier for an avid fan to remember the most intricate details about players deep into a roster rather than the simple moments to go down. The questions here should be considered easy to anyone who's constantly watched the NFL over the past couple of decades. Some diehard fans will slip and forget some of these questions due to the simplicity of it. Find out just how well you remember the fascinating world of football. If you're a diehard fan, you may very well fail this super easy test.

All answers are as of December 2017.

Question 1

How many teams did Peyton Manning play for in his NFL career?

Peyton Manning is objectively one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. It's based on the opinion of the viewer where exactly he ranks on the list. Every team dreams of drafting a quarterback like Manning. You knew he was going to be dominant enough on his own to take his team to the playoffs every season. Manning always gave his team a chance to compete in the Super Bowl every season. How many teams did he play for during his NFL career?

Question 2

Which team is the only one to defeat Tom Brady in the Super Bowl twice?

Another iconic quarterback is New England Patriots legend Tom Brady. Many would argue Brady is already the greatest star in NFL history, and he's still playing at a high level. Brady has appeared in a record-breaking seven Super Bowl games as the starting quarterback, winning five of them. One team was responsible for both of Brady’s rare losses in the big game. This organization appeared to be his kryptonite. Which team has defeated Brady in two Super Bowl games?

Question 3

Which two teams always host games on Thanksgiving day?

The annual biggest holiday tradition for the NFL takes place on Thanksgiving. There are three games each year now. Two of the games will see the same two teams host opponents every single year. Fans have complained about this tradition since the teams involved aren’t always great. The NFL wants to keep it going by keeping these teams in the rotation on Turkey Day. Their fan bases look forward to it every season. Which two teams consistently host games on Thanksgiving every single year?

Question 4

True or False: Bill Belichick has the most regular-season wins as a head coach in NFL history.

Bill Belichick has developed the reputation as the best coach in the NFL. The combination of Belichick and Tom Brady has been dominating the NFL for almost two decades with no end in sight. Belichick always has a strong defensive game plan to make the New England Patriots tough on both sides of the ball. It's become a guarantee that the Patriots will always have a winning season at this point until something changes. Has Belichick already set the record for most regular-season wins by an NFL coach?

Question 5

Who was the last New York Jets quarterback to win a Super Bowl?

The New York Jets have been struggling for quite some time to find the right quarterback. Jets fans feel the pain of inconsistent quarterback play with disappointment after disappointment. The franchise is currently in a rebuilding process as they try to find a way to overtake the New England Patriots in the AFC East. New York has won a Super Bowl before to bring the prize home. Can you name the quarterback to start for the Jets in their last Super Bowl win?

Question 6

Which wide receiver has the record for most touchdown receptions in a season?

The wide receiver position has become the most dynamic in the NFL. No other position has as many playmakers as wide receiver. An extremely high level of athleticism and speed can see wide receivers change the entire game with one huge play. Every franchise badly wants to have a top wide receiver take over the game. Every wide receiver wants to have a season with many touchdowns scored. Which wide receiver has the record for most touchdowns scored in a single season?

Question 7

What team did Brett Favre retire with?

Brett Favre is one of the all-time great NFL quarterbacks. The risk-taking style of Favre saw him make many mistakes in the form of interceptions, but he more than made up for it with the touchdowns. Green Bay Packers have the fondest memories of Favre due to him being there for most of his career. However, Favre moved on when the team wanted to go with Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback of the future. Which NFL franchise did Favre end his career with?

Question 8

Who's the only rookie to win MVP?

Rookies in the NFL usually have a longer process of getting acclimated to the league than other rookies in other leagues like the NBA do. You're basically guaranteed to get physically destroyed by grown men significantly stronger than you when entering the league as a young man. However, there was one instance of a legendary player dominating the NFL right away. He was so good in his rookie season that he actually took home the MVP Award. Who pulled off this impressive accomplishment as voted by the AP?

Question 9

True or False: Adrian Peterson is the most recent non-QB to win MVP

The quarterback position is by far the most glamorous in the NFL. Most of the MVP Award winners have come from the quarterback position since they have the most star power and the biggest impact on the game. However, the players at other positions have proven to be MVP worthy on multiple occasions. It usually requires more work to upstage the top quarterbacks of a season. Is it true that running back Adrian Peterson is the most recent non-QB to win MVP?

Question 10

What was the score at the end of the first half of Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots?

The most recent Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons went down as a classic. Atlanta dominated the first half and appeared bound to be cruising to an easy victory in Super Bowl LI. However, the Patriots showed their experience by bouncing back in a major way. Tom Brady added a massive note to his resume with the record-breaking comeback. What was the score at halftime in favor of Atlanta before the shocking turn of events in the second half?

Question 11

Which of the following stars did NOT play in both MLB and the NFL?

There have been a few special athletes good enough to play two sports on the professional level. Most of these instances have seen athletes play for teams in both the NFL and MLB. These athletes truly had skills that could work in different games since they were playing on the professional level in each game. Many athletes have tried this but failed to get to the professional stage in one of the sports. Can you spot which of the following did NOT play professionally for both the NFL and MLB?

Question 12

Which tight end has the most touchdown receptions in NFL history?

The tight-end position has become more important in recent years. Many quarterbacks prefer to throw to the larger man towards the middle of the field. It usually results in less risk of interceptions or fumbles. Rob Gronkowski, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, and Jimmy Graham are regarded as four of the greatest to ever play the position. One of the four holds the records for most career touchdowns received by a tight end. Which legend owns this honor?

Question 13

Which quarterback was the last to start for the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl?

The San Francisco 49ers are currently not doing well in the grand scheme of the NFL. 49ers fans are hoping to contend in the near future after being spoiled with many years of greatness on different levels in the past. San Francisco has the best Super Bowl record among franchises to appear in at least five games. The 49ers are 5-1 in the Super Bowl. Which quarterback was the most recent to start for San Francisco in a Super Bowl game?

Question 14

How many Super Bowl rings does Dan Marino have?

Many fans would argue that Dan Marino is the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. The past two decades have placed Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in the conversation with other legends like Joe Montana and John Elway. Marino has always been toward the top of the list with these names thanks to his legendary run as the quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. The career of Marino is still going as a broadcaster today. Can you remember how many Super Bowl victories Marino had for Miami?

Question 15

True or False: The Jets and the Giants play in the same stadium

New York has the benefit of having two NFL teams with the Jets and Giants. Funny enough, both teams play their home games in New Jersey due to New York City not wanting to fund a giant football stadium in the middle of the busy area. The Jets and the Giants each have strong fan bases that live and die with every game even though the team doesn’t play in New York state. Is it true or false that the Jets and the Giants currently both play home games in the same NJ stadium?

Question 16

Which quarterback did Tom Brady replace in 2001?

Tom Brady has been the face of the New England Patriots franchise since 2001. The quarterback spot became his when a talented quarterback suffered an injury early in the season. Brady was the backup and had the opportunity to replace him. New England never looked back due to Brady being too good to remove him from the starting spot. The Patriots have dominated the league for almost two decades since this change. Which quarterback suffered an injury to allow Brady to become the quarterback in New England?

Question 17

What team did Tim Tebow lead to a playoff victory as starting QB?

One quarterback with a big name to struggle in the NFL was Tim Tebow. The controversial quarterback was a legend in college and came to the NFL with a world of hype. Despite the big name, teams didn’t trust him to start due to his mechanics being atrocious for an NFL quarterback. Tebow had one incredible moment leading his team to a playoff win as the starting quarterback making many great plays in what many deemed a miracle win. What team did Tebow lead to victory in a playoff game as the starter?

Question 18

Which of the following was the nickname of Chicago Bears defensive star William Perry?

The 1985 Chicago Bears is considered one of the all-time great teams in NFL history. Part of the charm for the Bears was the fact that many of their stars had entertaining personalities. William Perry was one of them during this time since he endeared himself to fans all over the country. WWE even brought him in to become a part of the show due to his charisma. Perry had a memorable nickname that still exists today. What was his nickname?

Question 19

Which quarterback did NOT win two Super Bowls?

The dream of every NFL player is to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Quarterbacks are usually the ones winning the Super Bowl MVP and leading their teams in the big game. Every elite quarterback wants to win multiple Super Bowl trophies to pile on their resume. It'll only improve their legacies when they retire and are discussed historically. Which of the following recent superstars did NOT win two Super Bowl games in their game at this point?

Question 20

True or False: Michael Vick has the record for most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback.

Michael Vick was one of the major stars of the 2000s for the NFL. The running game for Vick at the quarterback position changed the landscape. NFL teams witnessed how dynamic a quarterback with both weapons can be at dominating a game. Vick was unstoppable in his prime, making defenses pick the passing or running to slow down. Many young fans started watching because of his hype. Is it true that Vick has the record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game?

Question 21

Who was the last defensive player to win Super Bowl MVP?

We've touched on how pivotal the quarterback position is and how it receives the most rewards among the various NFL players. Defensive players have a very difficult time winning the MVP Awards, but there have been a few instances of it in the Super Bowl. One big game by a member of the defense can see him have a place in the history books forever. Can you spot which of the following names is the most recent defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP?

Question 22

How many times did the Dallas Cowboys play in the NFC Championship with Tony Romo as QB?

Tony Romo is currently becoming one of the top analysts in the game calling NFL games for CBS. The NFL world was shocked when Romo retired at a young age to become a color commentator. Romo had a strong run with the Dallas Cowboys. Most seasons saw him dominate the regular season before struggling to get far in the playoffs. Dallas was favored to make the NFC Championship many times. How many times did Romo start for the Cowboys in an NFC Championship game?

Question 23

True or False: Odell Beckham Jr. is the only New York Giants player to win the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

The New York Giants lucked out when drafting Odell Beckham Jr. to become their top wide receiver. Beckham showed right away that he was one of the most talented players in the entire NFL. There have been some controversies regarding his attitude, but there's no doubt that Beckham is the best player on the Giants roster. Is it true or false that Beckham is the only Giants player to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award as voted on by the Associated Press?

Question 24

Who was the NFL Commissioner before Roger Goodell?

Roger Goodell is under fire from all sides right now as the NFL Commissioner. It seems like no one is happy with the job done by Goodell aside from the owners who have him in their pockets. Goodell is arguably the most hated Commissioner in sports history with almost all sides despising him, players feeling disrespected by him and the NFL diminishing. The Commissioner before Goodell wasn't beloved either, but he certainly got more respect than Goodell is getting right now. Who was it?

Question 25

Which team drafted Marshawn Lynch?

Marshawn Lynch is one of the more exciting players in the NFL thanks to his unpredictable personality. There are games where Lynch, with the force which he plays, looks like he's ready to go to war. Other games feature him wanting to dance on the sideline while eating Skittles. Lynch currently plays for the Oakland Raiders. The Seattle Seahawks had him on the roster when they won Super Bowl XLVIII. Which team drafted Lynch and had him for his first four seasons in the NFL?

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