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The history of the NFL

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the worst team in the NFL

a)

the detroit lions

b)

packers

c)

bills

d)

all of the above

2.

Were the indianapolas colts awlays called that?

a)

NO

b)

yes

c)

mabye

d)

x

3.
what is he trying to do
a)
rip his mouth 
b)
make him smile
c)
eat him
d)
.-.
4.
What football team is this
a)
raiders
b)
greenbay
c)
bears
d)
49ers
5.
What football team is this
a)
eagles
b)
bears
c)
colts
d)
browns
6.
What is this football team
a)
bengals 
b)
panthers 
c)
lions
d)
ravens
7.
what team is this.
a)
saints
b)
falcons
c)
panthers
d)
giants
8.
what team is this.
a)
goriga
b)
lsu
c)
clemson
d)
gamecocks
9.
How many divisions are in each conference?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
How many teams are in each division?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
How many games does a team have in the regular season?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
14
d)
16
12.
How many teams make the playoffs each year?
a)
8
b)
12
c)
16
d)
20
13.
How many super bowls have been played?
a)
30
b)
40
c)
50
d)
60
14.
How many pints is an extra point kick worth?
must go through the field goal.
(done only after a touchdown)
a)
1 point
b)
2 points
c)
3 points
d)
4 points
15.
What football team is this
a)
eagles
b)
bears
c)
colts
d)
browns
16.
how many teams are in the nfl?
a)
31
b)
16
c)
50
d)
32
17.
what team does he play for?
a)
giants
b)
vikings
c)
seahawks
d)
bears
18.
How many conferences are in the NFL?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
19.
What QB has the most wins
a)
Joe Montana
b)
Brett Farve 
c)
Peyton Manning
d)
John Elway
20.
Who has the fastest 40 yard dash
a)
Dri Archer
b)
Chris Johnson
c)
Stanford Routt
d)
Jerome Mathis
21.
Who is the fastest man in the NFL
a)
Julio Jones
b)
Tyreek Hill
c)
Jamaal Charles 
d)
Dez Bryant 
22.
Who is the best kicker in the NFL
a)
Shayne Graham
b)
Stephen Gostkowski
c)
Justin Tucker
d)
Steven Hauschka
23.
Who won Mvp in the NFL 2016
a)
Peyton Manning
b)
Dak Presscott
c)
Cam Newton
d)
Matt Ryan
24.
Which team has the most super bowl rings
a)
New England Patriots
b)
Pittsburgh Steelers
c)
Denver Broncos
d)
Carolina Panthers
25.
How many players are in the NFL
a)
1,696
b)
356
c)
865
d)
None of the above
26.
Which QB Has the most interceptions in 2016 
a)
Carson Wentz
b)
Matt Ryan
c)
Matt Stafford 
d)
Drew Brees
27.
Who has the most tackles
a)
Clay Matthews 
b)
Julius Peppers
c)
Jesse Tuggle
d)
Justin Hustin
28.
Which team is going to the superbowl
a)
Falcons
b)
Greenbay
c)
Chiefs
d)
Cowboys
29.
Who has the most rushing yards in the NFL
a)
Barry Sanders
b)
Emmitt Smith
c)
Adrian Peterson
d)
Walter Oayton
30.
Which team deflated the balls in the playoffs in 2015
a)
Atlana Falcons
b)
Indianapolis Colts 
c)
Tennessee Titans 
d)
New England Patriots 
31.
Who is the chiefs tight end 
a)
Antonio Gates
b)
Lebron James
c)
Travis Kelce 
d)
Rob Gronkowski
32.
Who is the PittsBurgh Steelers best wide reciver
a)
Antonio Brown
b)
Julio Jones 
c)
Odell Beckham
d)
Jerry Rice
33.
Who made football
a)
Mike Mccarthy
b)
Joe Madden 
c)
Walter Payton
d)
Walter Camp
34.
SeaHawks Coach
a)
John Madden 
b)
Joe Hanker
c)
Pete Carrol
d)
walter smith
35.
Which team is going to the superbowl
a)
Falcons
b)
Greenbay
c)
Chiefs
d)
Cowboys
36.

In Football, there can be _______ players on the field for one team at a time.

a)

22

b)

12

c)

11

d)

5

37.

Check all that apply:

The object of the game of football is to:

a)

Move the ball down the field in phases of play

b)

Score more points than your opponent in the allotted game time.

c)

Make as many passes as possible

38.

_____________________ are responsible for kicking and punting the ball. Typically, they have larger faster players.

a)

Special teams

b)

The defensive teams

c)

The offensive team

d)

The coaches

39.

_______________ is a defensive position that is the considered the last line of defense.

a)

Right Guard

b)

Defensive Tackle

c)

Safety

d)

Wide Receiver

40.

The ________________ is a player that is on defense and is the first player responsible for taking down the QB should he/she decide to run the ball.

a)

Defensive End

b)

Defensive Tackle

c)

Linebacker

d)

Tight End

41.

This player is considered the most important player on offense.

a)

Wide Receiver

b)

Left Guard

c)

Tight End

d)

Quarterback

42.

This is a human wall of 5 men that block and protect for the ball carriers and quarterback.

a)

Offensive Line

b)

Defensive Line

c)

Linebackers

d)

Wide Receivers

43.

___________________ are responsible for taking a handoff and running upfield to gain yardage. Other responsibilities include, catching passed balls and blocking to protect the quarterback.

a)

Linebackers

b)

Running backs

c)

Quarterback

d)

Free Safety

44.

The defensive backfield is also known as the ________________.

a)

Defensive Line

b)

Offensive Line

c)

Secondary

d)

Special team

45.

The defense

a)

is trying to score.

b)

attempts to keep the opposing team from advancing the football to a score.

c)

is trying to move the ball down the field.

d)

is trying to kick or punt the ball as far as possible.

46.

The _____________________ are like "book ends" on the defensive line. They are trying to rush the passer and sack him behind the line of scrimmage. They need speed and strength to maneuver around blockers and make tackles.

a)

defensive tackles

b)

linebackers

c)

defensive ends

d)

wide receivers

47.

What position is missing from the diagram?

a)

Quarterback

b)

Center

c)

Right Guard

d)

Wide Receivers

48.

When a team scores 6 points it is called a ____________________.

a)

Goal

b)

Free point

c)

Touchback

d)

Touchdown

49.

________________ is the area that is entered in order to get a touchdown.

a)

The 50 yard line

b)

The end-zone

c)

The goal posts

d)

The backfield

50.

____________________ is when the team has possession of the ball and they are trying to score.

a)

Offense

b)

Defense

c)

Special Team

51.

The _______________ includes the quarterback, running backs, and wide receivers.

a)

Offensive backfield

b)

Offensive line

c)

Defensive Line

d)

Defensive backfield

52.

View the diagram, what position is missing?

a)

Linebackers

b)

Running backs

c)

Safeties

d)

Defensive Tackles

53.

If a TV sportscaster says, "It's 3rd and 2." What does that mean?

a)

They have 3 yards to go.

b)

It's 3rd quarter with 2 minutes to go

c)

They have 3 minutes until the 2nd quarter.

d)

It's 3rd down with 2 yards to go to get a first down or score a touchdown.

54.

Game Scenario:

The offense is at the line of scrimmage. It's 2nd and 8. The quarterback throws a long pass to the wide receiver for a gain of 20 yards. Did the offense get a first down?

a)

Yes

b)

No

55.

Game Scenario:

It's 3rd and 1, the quarterback decides to run the ball up the center, but is stopped by the defensive tackles with no yardage gained. What down is it now?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

56.
How wide is the field?
a)
50 yards
b)
52 yards
c)
45 yards
d)
55 yards
57.
In a football game do they play four quarters two halves? 
a)
Four Quarters
b)
Two Halves
58.
How many "Downs" does each team get in order to gain 10 yards?
a)
3
b)
Unlimited
c)
4
d)
5
59.
Who snaps the ball before each play starts?
a)
Running back
b)
Guard
c)
Center
d)
Quarterback
60.
Can a team score points on defense?
a)
No
b)
Yes
61.
Who can jump on a fumble?
a)
The player who dropped it
b)
Any player
c)
The player closest
d)
You can only pick it up and run, not fall on it
62.
How many players on the field at one time for each team?
a)
10
b)
9
c)
12
d)
11
63.
How long is the whole field?
a)
100 feet
b)
100 yards
c)
105 yards
d)
110 yards
64.
How many points is a touchdown?
a)
8
b)
3
c)
7
d)
6
65.
How many points is a Field Goal?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
7
d)
3
66.

Who Holds the most touchdowns in a single season

a)
b)
c)
d)
67.

Who was the first nfl team

a)

cardinals

b)

giants

c)

packers

d)

bears

68.

which team has the most super bowl wins

a)
b)
c)
d)
69.

who holds the most rushing yards in a season

a)

jamal lewis

b)

eric dickerson

c)

barry sander

d)

adrian peterson

70.

who is he

a)

mr white

b)

he's not real

c)

a fat guy

d)

the fridge

71.

who is cooler

a)

larry fitzarld

b)

tom brady

c)

odell beckam

d)

none of the above

72.

who is fatter

a)

the fridge

b)

tom brady

c)

payton manning

d)

ray lewis

73.

who is faster

a)

david johnson

b)

topm brady

c)

levon bell

d)

a chicken

74.

who is younger

a)

dak prescott

b)

david johnson

c)

levon bell

d)

the fridge

75.

who is skinnyer

a)

tom brady

b)

aaron rodgers

c)

drew brees

d)

dak prescott

76.
QB of Seattle Seahawks
a)
Richard Sherman 
b)
Alex Collins
c)
Marcus Burley
d)
Russel Wilson
77.
QB of New England Patriots
a)
Cyrus Jones
b)
Tom Brady
c)
Jacoby Brisset
d)
Chris Long
78.
QB of Saints
a)
Drew Brees
b)
Nick Fairley
c)
Josh Hill
d)
Coby Fleener
79.
What team does Demarcco Murray play for?
a)
Cowboys
b)
Eagles
c)
Panthers
d)
Steelers
80.
Who beat the Patriots Streak?
a)
Panthers 
b)
Packers
c)
Broncos
d)
Saints
81.
What football team is this
a)
raiders
b)
greenbay
c)
bears
d)
49ers
82.
What football team is this
a)
ravens 
b)
cheifs
c)
panthers
d)
bills 
83.
What football team is this
a)
bengals 
b)
bills
c)
jets
d)
gaints
84.
What football team is this
a)
eagles
b)
bears
c)
colts
d)
browns
85.
What is this football team
a)
bengals 
b)
panthers 
c)
lions
d)
ravens
86.
what team is this.
a)
saints
b)
falcons
c)
panthers
d)
giants
87.
what team is this.
a)
calts
b)
patriots
c)
falcons
d)
raven
88.
what team is this.
a)
goriga
b)
lsu
c)
clemson
d)
gamecocks
89.
what team is andy team
a)
seahawks
b)
steelers
c)
sainnts
d)
cowboys
90.
How many teams are in each division?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
91.
What QB has the most wins
a)
Joe Montana
b)
Brett Farve 
c)
Peyton Manning
d)
John Elway
92.
Who has the fastest 40 yard dash
a)
Dri Archer
b)
Chris Johnson
c)
Stanford Routt
d)
Jerome Mathis
93.
Who is the fastest man in the NFL
a)
Julio Jones
b)
Tyreek Hill
c)
Jamaal Charles 
d)
Dez Bryant 
94.
Who won Mvp in the NFL 2016
a)
Peyton Manning
b)
Dak Presscott
c)
Cam Newton
d)
Matt Ryan
95.
Which team has the most super bowl rings
a)
New England Patriots
b)
Pittsburgh Steelers
c)
Denver Broncos
d)
Carolina Panthers
96.

who has the most touchdowns ever

a)

jery rice

b)

randy moss

c)

lt

97.

who is the all time rusher for the BEARS.

a)

tarick cohen

b)

walter payton

c)

matt forte

d)

gale sayers

98.

who has the most touchdowns in a season

a)

ladanian tomilson

b)

randy moss

c)

jerry rice

99.

who are the monsters of the midway

a)

stealers

b)

falcons

c)

saints

d)

bears

100.

what team do I like

a)

bears

b)

packers

c)

stealers

d)

ravens

101.

what player has the most rushing yards

a)

emmit smith

b)

walter payton

c)

barry sauders

102.

what is the worst qb

a)

peyton manning

b)

you

c)

tom brady

d)

Joe Montana

103.

who are the steal currten

a)

stealers

b)

bears

c)

cows

d)

browns

104.

who are the cheese heads

a)

bears

b)

vickings

c)

packers

d)

lions

105.

who is the best qb

a)

tom brady

b)

Who cares

c)

n

d)

Peyton Manning

106.
What league is the Alabama Crimson Tide in?
a)
SEC
b)
Big Ten
107.
This player "main" responsibility is to catch the football?
a)
RB
b)
FB
c)
TE
d)
WR
108.
How many downs do you have to pick up 10 yards?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
109.
Total number of players on one football field?
a)
22
b)
20
c)
18
d)
24
110.
The person that snaps the ball?
a)
gaurd
b)
tackle
c)
snapper
d)
center
111.
How long is a football field?
a)
120 yards
b)
110 feet
c)
100 feet
d)
100 yards
112.

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl losses?

a)

Denver Broncos

b)

New Orleans Saints

c)

New York Giants

d)

San Francisco 49'rs

113.

How long has Wilson been making footballs for?

a)

68

b)

98

c)

58

d)

70

e)

50

114.

What college football team has the most national championships in history?

a)

Alabama

b)

Clemson

c)

MSU

d)

California

115.
This player "main" responsibility is to catch the football?
a)
RB
b)
FB
c)
TE
d)
WR