THE "X'S" AND "O'S"
This team became the first ever team to play in the city of Houston. They got their name from the various rigs scattered across the city. After a 40 year stint in the wild-west, this team moved eastward and became known as the Tennessee Titans.
What are the Oilers?
In the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected this player in the sixth round. He would go on to win 7 Super Bowls and is widely considered the best player to ever play at the professional level.
Who is Tom Brady?
Touchdowns (Non-Passing)
Jerry Rice (208)
In 2020, the Washington Redskins officially changed their name due to racial backlash. They initially changed their name to the "Washington Football Team" as a placeholder, and after two seasons, Washington officially changed their name to this.
What are the Washington Commanders?
Julio Jones
Alabama
This NFL cornerback attended Baylor University, where he was selected 38th overall to the Miami Dolphins. Since then, he became first ever Dolphin to catch double-digit interceptions in a single season, snagging 10 picks in 2020. That year, this player placed 3rd in DPOY Xavien Howard.
Who is Xavien Howard?
The first ever Super Bowl, then called the AFL-NFL Championship Game, was played between the NFL's Green Bay Packers and this AFL team led by Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson. The Packers, thanks to a dominant defense and ferocious pass attack, would go on to win that game in emphatic fashion, 35-10.
Who are the Kansas City Chiefs?
Rushing Yards
Emmitt Smith (18355)
In late July of 2022, the NFL mourned the news of the passing of this NFL legend, who won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, and to this day, is the winningest coach in NFL history.
Who is John Madden?
Peyton Manning
Tennessee
This rival professional football league was introduced in 2001. This league placed an emphasis on more WWE-styled plays, with big hits taking the forefront. The league would dissolve one year later due to financial issues. The league would return in 2020, but would once again dissolve, this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the XFL?
In 1983, John Elway was selected with the 1st overall pick by this team. However, he refused to play for them, threating to join the MLB if he was not traded. After countless of failed attempts to mend relations, this team caved and traded the future Hall of Famer to the Denver Broncos.
Who are the Baltimore Colts?
Sacks
Bruce Smith (200)
Despite revamping both the offense and defense, the Jaguars finished with the worst record in league for the second time in a row in 2021. This netted them the 1st overall pick, where they selected this standout from the University of Georgia.
Who is Travon Walker?
Deion Sanders
Florida State
The very first time this feature was implemented in a game was in the 1957 NFL Championship, more commonly known as the "Greatest Game Ever Played." This event occurs when both teams are tied after regulation, and if both teams fail to score within this period, both teams will tie.
What is Overtime?
In the strike-shortened 1987 season, Mark Mosely shocked the NFL world by bringing home the MVP, which was even more peculiar considering he played this position.
What is a Kicker?
Pick-Sixes Thrown
Brett Favre (31)
Who is Jaylen Waddle?
Tony Gonzalez
California
This event occurs when both teams commit a penalty on the same play. The result is normally a repeat of down.
What is an Offsetting Penalty?
An NFL officials most valuable tool is their whistle. It allows them to grab the attention of all players on the field without much effort. However, when referees were first introduced into the NFL, they were provided these instead of the traditional whistle.
What are horns/bugles?
Tackles
Ray Lewis (1568)
There were a lot of splashy offseason moves. Russell Wilson being traded to the Broncos, Davante Adams heading to Las Vegas, and this former Giants player inking a 3-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Who is Evan Engram?
Baylor