Football

Football basics

100

What is the goal line called where players catch or throw to score a touchdown? 

end zone

200

How many yards does a team need to get a first down? 

10 yards

300

How many players from 1 team are on the field at a time?

11 players

400

What is it called when a defensive player tackles the quarterback before they can throw the ball? 

a sack

500

What is the name of the line where the football is placed and where players line up on before the play starts? 

the line of scrimmage

Scoring

100

How many points is a touchdown worth before the field goal? 

6 points (7 with the extra point field goal)

200

How many points is a field goal worth on its own? 

3 points

300

What is a pick-6? 

When a defender intercepts the ball and immediately runs to the end zone to score a touchdown 

400

Besides the quarterback, which three offensive positions often score touchdowns?

Wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends

500

How can a team score 8 points from a touchdown? 

They score a touchdown for 6 points, and instead of kicking a field goal they can go for another pass to the end zone called a 2-point conversion.

NFL

100

What is the championship game of the NFL called? Bonus 100 pts: What month does it take place in? 

the Superbowl

Bonus 100: February

200

Who won the Superbowl this past year? 

Seattle Seahawks

300

How many teams are in the NFL?

32 teams

400

Which two teams have won the most Superbowls? 

(get points even with only one correct answer)

tie between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6 wins)

500

What is the name of the trophy the winners of the Superbowl get? 

Vince Lombardi trophy

MN Vikings

100

What is the name of the stadium the Vikings play in? 

U.S. Bank Stadium

200

What is the name of the mascot for the Vikings?

Viktor the Viking

300

What division do the Vikings play in? 

Hint: NFC or AFC, north, south, east, or west

NFC north

400

Who are the two main quarterbacks for the Vikings this season? 

Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

500

The Vikings have never won a Superbowl, but have made it to the championship game a few times. How many times have they played in the Superbowl? 

4

Fun Facts/Records

100

Which current NFL player made 'the griddy' dance famous? 

Justin Jefferson

200

Which player has the record for most touchdown passes in NFL history? 

Tom Brady (649)

300

How many yards was the longest field goal kick in NFL history? 

66 yards

400

How many white stitches are on a football? 

8

500

There has only been one team in history who has ever had a perfect season and went undefeated. Which team was it? 

Miami Dolphins