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Question 1

On October 27, 2002, this player passed Walter Payton to hold the record for career rushing yards.

  • A
    Curtis Martin
  • B
    LaDainian Tomlinson
  • C
    Emmitt Smith
  • D
    Barry Sanders

Question 2

What Hall of Fame coach was the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl?

  • A
    Art Shell
  • B
    Tony Dungy
  • C
    Emlen Tunnell
  • D
    Clarence Gaines

Question 3

What 2015 inductee earned the nickname "The Bus" during his time playing for the Steelers?

  • A
    Jerome Bettis
  • B
    Curtis Martin
  • C
    Emmitt Smith
  • D
    Marshall Faulk

Question 4

The team that wins the Super Bowl receives a trophy named in honor of what Hall of Fame coach?

  • A
    Tom Landry
  • B
    George Halas
  • C
    Vince Lombardi
  • D
    Chuck Noll

Question 5

Barry Sanders was the first player from this school to win the Heisman Trophy.

  • A
    Georgia
  • B
    Texas
  • C
    LSU
  • D
    Oklahoma State

Question 6

This player is one of four players to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award in consecutive years.

  • A
    Joe Montana
  • B
    Steve Young
  • C
    John Elway
  • D
    Emmitt Smith

Question 7

The first overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, this player was the first quarterback selected in an iconic quarterback draft class.

  • A
    Dan Marino
  • B
    Todd Blackledge
  • C
    John Elway
  • D
    Jim Kelly

Question 8

The Indianapolis Colts drafted this quarterback after they released Peyton Manning in 2012.

  • A
    Ryan Tannehill
  • B
    Andrew Luck
  • C
    Russell Wilson
  • D
    Robert Griffin III

Question 9

This quarterback is a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player winner and holds the NFL record for completions in a season.

  • A
    Peyton Manning
  • B
    Drew Brees
  • C
    Matt Ryan
  • D
    Philip Rivers

Question 10

The Houston Texans selected this defensive player first overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.

  • A
    Anthony Barr
  • B
    Justin Gilbert
  • C
    Khalil Mack
  • D
    Jadeveon Clowney

Question 11

What pictured Hall of Fame owner guided the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders to three Super Bowl titles in his lifetime?

  • A
    George Halas
  • B
    Ralph Wilson
  • C
    Al Davis
  • D
    Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.

Question 12

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in what Ohio city?

  • A
    Cleveland
  • B
    Canton
  • C
    Cincinnati
  • D
    Columbus

Question 13

This player holds NFL records for career receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions.

  • A
    Terrell Owens
  • B
    Randy Moss
  • C
    Jerry Rice
  • D
    Tony Gonzalez

Question 14

What pictured Hall of Famer was one component of "The Triplets" who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s?

  • A
    Andre Reed
  • B
    Jerry Rice
  • C
    Cris Carter
  • D
    Michael Irvin

Question 15

This kicker, who played for the Saints, Falcons, Giants, Chiefs, Vikings, holds the NFL career record for field goals made.

  • A
    Adam Vinatieri
  • B
    Morten Andersen
  • C
    Jason Hanson
  • D
    John Carney

Question 16

Only Philip Rivers has more franchise career passing yards and touchdown passes than what pictured Hall of Fame Chargers quarterback?

  • A
    John Hadl
  • B
    Stan Humphries
  • C
    Dan Fouts
  • D
    Jack Kemp

Question 17

In the 1990s, this player won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award three years in a row.

  • A
    Emmitt Smith
  • B
    Steve Young
  • C
    Brett Favre
  • D
    Terrell Davis

Question 18

What pictured inductee earned the moniker "The Minister of Defense" during his NFL career?

  • A
    Bruce Smith
  • B
    Lawrence Taylor
  • C
    Reggie White
  • D
    Derrick Thomas

Question 19

The first selection in the 1998 NFL Draft, this player won a record five NFL Most Valuable Player Awards in his career.

  • A
    Marshall Faulk
  • B
    Kurt Warner
  • C
    Peyton Manning
  • D
    Tom Brady

Question 20

In 2002, this wide receiver broke the NFL record for receptions in a season.

  • A
    Isaac Bruce
  • B
    Wes Welker
  • C
    Marvin Harrison
  • D
    Cris Carter

Question 21

Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson, and Marcus Allen are all Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees who attended this school.

  • A
    USC
  • B
    Texas
  • C
    Colorado
  • D
    Florida

Question 22

What pictured inductee is the Seattle Seahawks' career leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions?

  • A
    Art Monk
  • B
    Shannon Sharpe
  • C
    Steve Largent
  • D
    Michael Irvin

Question 23

In 1996, he became the first USC wide receiver to be picked first overall in the NFL Draft.

  • A
    Terry Glenn
  • B
    Keyshawn Johnson
  • C
    Marvin Harrison
  • D
    Eddie Kennison

Question 24

What pictured former NFL head coach is a Hall of Fame inductee for his playing career?

  • A
    Marv Levy
  • B
    Mike Ditka
  • C
    Bud Grant
  • D
    Joe Gibbs

Question 25

What pictured Hall of Fame quarterback started in four consecutive Super Bowls?

  • A
    Jim Kelly
  • B
    John Elway
  • C
    Dan Marino
  • D
    Joe Montana

Question 26

This player is one of four Auburn University players to be picked first overall in the NFL Draft.

  • A
    Kevin Greene
  • B
    Bo Jackson
  • C
    Ozzie Newsome
  • D
    Frank Gatski

Question 27

The Atlanta Falcons traded with the San Diego Chargers to move up and select this player first overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.

  • A
    LaDainian Tomlinson
  • B
    Michael Vick
  • C
    Leonard Davis
  • D
    Richard Seymour

Question 28

In 1993, this player became the third quarterback selected first overall by the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft.

  • A
    Billy Joe Hobert
  • B
    Drew Bledsoe
  • C
    Rick Mirer
  • D
    Mark Brunell

Question 29

Quarterback Jameis Winston played college football at this school, which is located in a state's capital city.

  • A
    Oregon
  • B
    Alabama
  • C
    Florida State
  • D
    Michigan

Question 30

This franchise has played in a record nine Super Bowls.

  • A
    New England Patriots
  • B
    Pittsburgh Steelers
  • C
    Denver Broncos
  • D
    Dallas Cowboys

Question 31

This wide receiver nearly became the first player to have 2,000 receiving yards in a season when he set the single-season receiving yards record in 2012.

  • A
    Randy Moss
  • B
    Antonio Brown
  • C
    Julio Jones
  • D
    Calvin Johnson

Question 32

In 2016, this quarterback was the first player drafted by the Rams after their return to Los Angeles.

  • A
    Dak Prescott
  • B
    Paxton Lynch
  • C
    Carson Wentz
  • D
    Jared Goff

Question 33

This quarterback played for the Arena Football League's Iowa Barnstormers before he won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1999 and 2001 seasons.

  • A
    Steve McNair
  • B
    Kurt Warner
  • C
    Brett Favre
  • D
    Rich Gannon

Question 34

In the 2006 season, this NFL Most Valuable Player Award winner had a single-season record 28 rushing touchdowns.

  • A
    Emmitt Smith
  • B
    LaDainian Tomlinson
  • C
    Shaun Alexander
  • D
    Priest Holmes

Question 35

This player was the Cleveland Browns' first draft pick after their return to the NFL in 1999.

  • A
    Akili Smith
  • B
    Tim Couch
  • C
    Donovan McNabb
  • D
    Daunte Culpepper

Question 36

This player won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 2012 season, in which he ran for 2,097 yards.

  • A
    DeMarco Murray
  • B
    Chris Johnson
  • C
    Marshawn Lynch
  • D
    Adrian Peterson

Question 37

The Oakland Raiders passed on Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, and Adrian Peterson and picked this player first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.

  • A
    JaMarcus Russell
  • B
    Levi Brown
  • C
    LaRon Landry
  • D
    Gaines Adams

Question 38

This player set the NFL record for rushing yards in a season in 1984.

  • A
    Walter Payton
  • B
    O.J. Simpson
  • C
    Earl Campbell
  • D
    Eric Dickerson

Question 39

This Hall of Fame running back holds the NFL record for rushing touchdowns in a season.

  • A
    Emmitt Smith
  • B
    Priest Holmes
  • C
    Shaun Alexander
  • D
    LaDainian Tomlinson

Question 40

What pictured inductee is fourth overall for career touchdown receptions in NFL history?

  • A
    Steve Largent
  • B
    Tim Brown
  • C
    Andre Reed
  • D
    Cris Carter

Question 41

This three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Award winner holds the league record for career interceptions thrown.

  • A
    John Hadl
  • B
    Vinny Testaverde
  • C
    Brett Favre
  • D
    George Blanda

Question 42

This player holds the NFL record for pass attempts in a season and currently plays for an NFC North team.

  • A
    Drew Brees
  • B
    Matthew Stafford
  • C
    Joe Flacco
  • D
    Aaron Rodgers

Question 43

This player was the first quarterback picked first overall by the Chargers in 2004, though he would never play a game for the team.

  • A
    Ben Roethlisberger
  • B
    Carson Palmer
  • C
    J. P. Losman
  • D
    Eli Manning

Question 44

What Hall of Fame head coach's coaching tree includes Mike Holmgren and Dennis Green?

  • A
    Don Shula
  • B
    Hank Stram
  • C
    Bill Parcells
  • D
    Bill Walsh

Question 45

What pictured inductee intercepted a pass in 19 consecutive seasons?

  • A
    Mel Blount
  • B
    Darrell Green
  • C
    Rod Woodson
  • D
    Deion Sanders

Question 46

Which NFL team plays in the city where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located?

  • A
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • B
    Minnesota Vikings
  • C
    Cleveland Browns
  • D
    Cincinnati Bengals

Question 47

In 2015, this player became the first Florida State quarterback to be selected first overall in the NFL Draft.

  • A
    EJ Manuel
  • B
    Charlie Ward
  • C
    Christian Ponder
  • D
    Jameis Winston

Question 48

This player capped off winning the NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1994 season with six touchdown passes in a Super Bowl XXIX victory.

  • A
    Joe Montana
  • B
    Kurt Warner
  • C
    Brett Favre
  • D
    Steve Young

Question 49

The first pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, this player was the first player selected first overall by the Colts after their move from Baltimore to Indianapolis.

  • A
    Russell Maryland
  • B
    Steve Emtman
  • C
    Troy Aikman
  • D
    Jeff George

Question 50

This player, who was a member of the "Purple People Eaters," earned the NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1971 season.

  • A
    John Randle
  • B
    Alan Page
  • C
    Chris Doleman
  • D
    Cris Carter

Question 51

This player had a record 26-year NFL career.

  • A
    John Carney
  • B
    Gary Anderson
  • C
    Morten Andersen
  • D
    George Blanda

Question 52

This pictured college football award is named after what Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee?

  • A
    Fred Biletnikoff
  • B
    Gene Upshaw
  • C
    Mike Ditka
  • D
    Terry Bradshaw

Question 53

This player was the only quarterback selected first overall by the Rams while they played in St. Louis.

  • A
    Trent Green
  • B
    Tony Banks
  • C
    Sam Bradford
  • D
    Kurt Warner

Question 54

What pictured dominant Hall of Fame defensive end was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame two years before sacks became an official NFL stat?

  • A
    Joe Greene
  • B
    Fred Dean
  • C
    Jack Youngblood
  • D
    Deacon Jones

Question 55

What pictured Hall of Famer was also the first Heisman Trophy winner to be a wide receiver?

  • A
    Jerry Rice
  • B
    Michael Irvin
  • C
    Cris Carter
  • D
    Tim Brown

Question 56

This quarterback holds NFL career records for passing yards and touchdown passes.

  • A
    Brett Favre
  • B
    Dan Marino
  • C
    Peyton Manning
  • D
    Tom Brady

Question 57

This defensive back holds the NFL career record for interception returns for touchdowns.

  • A
    Rod Woodson
  • B
    Aqib Talib
  • C
    Charles Woodson
  • D
    Darren Sharper

Question 58

This player, who holds the NFL career record for sacks, earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1990 and 1996.

  • A
    Reggie White
  • B
    Kevin Greene
  • C
    Bruce Smith
  • D
    Chris Doleman

Question 59

Other than O.J. Simpson, this player is the only Buffalo Bill to date to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

  • A
    Thurman Thomas
  • B
    Andre Reed
  • C
    Bruce Smith
  • D
    Jim Kelly

Question 60

After he was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXXII, this player earned Most Valuable Player honors for the 1998 NFL season.

  • A
    Kurt Warner
  • B
    Marshall Faulk
  • C
    Barry Sanders
  • D
    Terrell Davis

Question 61

Emmitt Smith, the NFL's career leading rusher, isn't this school's career rushing leading, where he played from 1987-89.

  • A
    Clemson
  • B
    Oklahoma State
  • C
    Georgia
  • D
    Florida

Question 62

This player was the first player drafted by the Houston Texans in 2002.

  • A
    Matt Schaub
  • B
    Joey Harrington
  • C
    Patrick Ramsey
  • D
    David Carr

Question 63

He was the only Raider to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award during the team's tenure in Los Angeles.

  • A
    Howie Long
  • B
    Tim Brown
  • C
    Marcus Allen
  • D
    Charles Woodson

Question 64

What 1994 Offensive Rookie of the Year and Hall of Fame inductee is one of only eight players in NFL history to have at least 100 career rushing touchdowns?

  • A
    Marshall Faulk
  • B
    Franco Harris
  • C
    Barry Sanders
  • D
    Jerome Bettis

Question 65

To date, this is the only USC quarterback to be picked first overall in the NFL Draft.

  • A
    Matt Leinart
  • B
    Mark Sanchez
  • C
    Carson Palmer
  • D
    Pat Haden

Question 66

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers retired the number 55 to honor what inductee?

  • A
    Derrick Brooks
  • B
    Lee Roy Selmon
  • C
    John Lynch
  • D
    Warren Sapp

Question 67

In the 2006 NFL season, this running back set the league record for rush attempts.

  • A
    James Wilder
  • B
    Eric Dickerson
  • C
    Jamal Anderson
  • D
    Larry Johnson

Question 68

He is one of eight players to win both the Heisman Trophy and the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

  • A
    Peyton Manning
  • B
    Adrian Peterson
  • C
    Cam Newton
  • D
    LaDainian Tomlinson

Question 69

With Tom Brady as his quarterback, this receiver set a record for touchdown receptions in a season in 2007.

  • A
    Sterling Sharpe
  • B
    Rob Gronkowski
  • C
    Wes Welker
  • D
    Randy Moss

Question 70

Russell Wilson played college football at North Carolina State and then transferred to this school.

  • A
    Clemson
  • B
    Georgia
  • C
    Michigan State
  • D
    Wisconsin

Question 71

O.J. Simpson and this player are two players selected by the Buffalo Bills with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft who went on to be Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees.

  • A
    Bruce Smith
  • B
    Jim Kelly
  • C
    Andre Reed
  • D
    Thurman Thomas

Question 72

This player won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award a record five times in his career.

  • A
    Brett Favre
  • B
    Johnny Unitas
  • C
    Joe Montana
  • D
    Peyton Manning

Question 73

This player was the first Seattle Seahawk to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

  • A
    Steve Largent
  • B
    Shaun Alexander
  • C
    Russell Wilson
  • D
    Richard Sherman

Question 74

This player won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award when it was first awarded in 1957.

  • A
    Jim Brown
  • B
    Norm Van Brocklin
  • C
    Johnny Unitas
  • D
    Paul Hornung

Question 75

Ken Stabler, Marcus Allen, and this player are the only Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

  • A
    Rich Gannon
  • B
    Derek Carr
  • C
    Tim Brown
  • D
    Charles Woodson

Question 76

This player shared the 2003 NFL Most Valuable Player Award with Peyton Manning.

  • A
    Steve McNair
  • B
    Rich Gannon
  • C
    LaDainian Tomlinson
  • D
    Shaun Alexander

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