Alter Egos & Nicknames
“Megatron”
Who is Calvin Johnson?
This quarterback played college football at Texas Tech and was selected 10th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
This team traded first and second round picks to the Bears in 2023 for the No. 1 overall pick, which the Bears turned into a star WR, O-line help, and more.
Who are the Carolina Panthers?
On a missed field goal that doesn’t go out of bounds or through the end zone, the defending team can legally do this with the ball.
What is return the ball?
This team famously waffled between Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tua Tagovailoa during the 2020 season, sometimes benching one mid-game for the other.
Who are the Miami Dolphins?
“Beast Mode”
Who is Marshawn Lynch?
This former Denver Broncos linebacker, known for his pass-rushing, played college football at Texas A&M.
Who is Von Miller?
Projected as a first round pick, this quarterback slid to the fifth round in an unexpected fall during the 2025 draft.
Who is Shedeur Sanders?
This rarely seen penalty occurs when a quarterback throws the ball away without being outside the pocket and without a receiver nearby.
What is intentional grounding?
This No. 1 overall pick rookie quarterback replaced a veteran midseason, ending a long losing streak, but his tenure as the starter was short-lived.
Who is Baker Mayfield?
“Prime Time”
Who is Deion Sanders?
This quarterback won the Heisman at Louisville and became the youngest quarterback ever to be named unanimous NFL MVP.
Who is Lamar Jackson?
In 2004, this QB was drafted #1 by the Chargers, but refused to play there, forcing a trade to the Giants.
Who is Eli Manning?
This infamous rule led to Tom Brady keeping the ball after what looked like a fumble in a 2001 playoff game.
What is the Tuck Rule?
In 2020, a highly paid "savior" QB was benched in favor of a rookie after struggling with injuries and inconsistent play.
Who is Carson Wentz?
“Honey Badger”
Who is Tyrann Mathieu?
Before becoming one of the league's top edge rushers, he dominated at the University of Michigan.
Who is Aiden Hutchinson?
This team gave up all of their 1999 draft picks to move up and select RB Ricky Williams, a move that failed spectacularly.
Who are the New Orleans Saints?
A safety is worth this many points, and results in the opposing team doing what with the ball.
What is 2?, What is Receive the Punt?
This quarterback was drafted first overall in 2017 but was benched during his rookie season after a rocky start.
Who is Mitchell Trubisky?
“The Juice”
Who is O.J. Simpson?
This former No. 1 overall draft pick played college football at Texas A&M.
Who is Myles Garrett?
The 2018 NFL Draft saw these five quarterbacks taken in the first round.
Who are Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield?
If a player fumbles the ball forward into the end zone and it goes out of bounds, this happens.
What is a touchback (possession goes to the defense)?
This young quarterback was drafted in the first round in 2020, leading to widespread speculation about the future of the longtime starter who had just won an MVP.
Who is Jordan Love?