General NFL Knowledge & Rules
What is the main objective of a game of American football?
To score more points than the opposing team within the allotted time.
What company provides the official game balls for all NFL games?
Wilson
Which team is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is famous for its "Cheesehead" fans?
The Green Bay Packers.
Which team famously went undefeated in the 1972 season, including their Super Bowl win?
The Miami Dolphins
Which quarterback is widely considered the greatest of all time and won seven Super Bowls?
Tom Brady
How many points is a field goal worth?
Three points
What is the nickname for the famous "America's Team" NFL franchise?
The Dallas Cowboys
Which NFL team(s) uses a horse as part of its logo and mascot imagery?
The Denver Broncos or Indianapolis Colts.
What award is given annually to the best player in the Super Bowl game?
The Super Bowl MVP (Most Valuable Player) award.
Who holds the NFL record for most career regular season receiving touchdowns?
Jerry Rice
What is the name for the line that separates the offense from the defense at the start of a play?
The line of scrimmage
In what year was the first Super Bowl played?
1967 (Super Bowl I).
What is the official name of the stadium where the New York Giants and New York Jets play their home games?
MetLife Stadium.
Which team has appeared in the most Super Bowls without ever winning one?
The Buffalo Bills (4 appearances, all losses).
Which running back holds the single-season rushing yardage record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984?
Eric Dickerson
How many timeouts is each team allowed in a single half of an NFL game?
Three timeouts
What famous player's "Immaculate Reception" is one of the most iconic moments in playoff history?
Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Which current team moved from Houston to Nashville to become the Tennessee Titans?
The Houston Oilers.
Which player holds the record for the most passing yards in a single Super Bowl game?
Tom Brady (505 yards in Super Bowl LII).
What player holds the record for scoring the most career points in NFL history?
Kicker Adam Vinatieri.
What penalty is called when a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an offensive player before the ball is snapped?
Offsides
What U.S. President was once a sportscaster for NFL games after his time in office?
Ronald Reagan
Which current NFL team originated in the same city as the team that eventually became the Baltimore Ravens?
The current Cleveland Browns team started as an expansion team in 1999; the original Browns moved to Baltimore.
Which was the first Super Bowl to go into overtime?
Super Bowl LI (Patriots vs. Falcons).
Who is the only player to catch a pass in 21 different NFL seasons?
Jerry Rice