Football IQ
On 3rd-and-8, the defense shows two-high safeties before the snap. After the snap, one safety rotates down and the other stays deep, while the linebackers drop into zone coverage. What coverage did the defense most likely rotate into?
Cover 3
Which team was the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl?
Oakland Raiders, 1980 season
Which Hall of Fame receiver played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals and finished with over 1,000 receptions?
Larry Fitzgerald
Which running back was known as “Beast Mode”?
Marshawn Lynch
Which kicker hit a 66-yard field goal, the longest in NFL history at the time?
Justin Tucker
A defense is in man coverage and the offense sends a receiver in motion across the formation. If a defender follows him, what does that tell the quarterback?
What is man coverage
The “Minneapolis Miracle” happened in the 2017 NFC Divisional Round. Which team did the Vikings defeat?
New Orleans Saints
Who is the only player to win the NFL MVP award five times?
Peyton Manning
Which quarterback was known as “The Sheriff”?
Peyton Manning
What is a field goal attempt called when the ball hits the upright?
A doink
A quarterback sees the defense showing a blitz before the snap. What is one thing he can do to help his offense?
Change the play or use a hot route to get the ball out quickly.
Which team became the first No. 6 seed to reach the Super Bowl?
Pittsburgh Steelers, 2005 season
Which Hall of Fame wide receiver was nicknamed “The Playmaker”?
Michael Irvin
Which quarterback was nicknamed “The Gunslinger”?
Brett Favre
What is a pooch punt?
A shorter, controlled punt designed to pin the opponent deep rather than maximize distance.
Why is play-action especially effective when a team has been running the ball successfully
The defense is more likely to react to the run fake, opening space for a pass.
In the 1993 AFC Wild Card Game known as “The Comeback,” which team overcame a 32-point deficit?
Buffalo Bills
Which Hall of Fame quarterback led the 49ers to four Super Bowl victories?
Joe Montana
Which running back was nicknamed “The Juice”?
O.J. Simpson
On a normal extra-point attempt, how far is the ball snapped from the goal line?
15 yards
The offense runs inside zone, but the quarterback reads the backside defensive end crashing hard toward the running back. What is the quarterback’s read and what play can he execute instead?
Keep the ball on the read-option
Who scored the winning touchdown on the Philly Special in Super Bowl Lll?
Nick Foles
Which Hall of Fame running back was nicknamed “The Bus”?
Jerome Bettis
Which quarterback was known as “The Snake”?
Ken Stabler
What is the main purpose of a squib kick?
To limit a returner’s ability to make a long return.