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50 NFL Trivia Questions (with Answers)

50 NFL trivia questions with answers in five rounds of 10: legends, teams, Super Bowls, records, and modern stars for your next quiz night.

By The Sportagories Team, founders and game makers · July 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Pro football trivia runs deep: decades of dynasties, a record book that gets rewritten every era, and a fanbase that argues backup rosters at parties.

These 50 questions come in five rounds of ten. Use them for a watch party, a group chat challenge, or a solo gut check. Tap each question to reveal the answer.

Round 1: NFL Legends

Which quarterback is nicknamed TB12?+

Tom Brady wore number 12 and is widely known as TB12.

Who holds the NFL record for most career rushing yards?+

Emmitt Smith with 18,355 rushing yards.

Which wide receiver was nicknamed Megatron?+

Calvin Johnson earned the Megatron nickname for his size and athleticism with the Detroit Lions.

Which linebacker wore number 52 for the Baltimore Ravens and was known for pre-snap dancing?+

Ray Lewis.

Who was the primary running back on the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season team?+

Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris shared the backfield on the undefeated Dolphins.

Which quarterback led the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl wins to close his career?+

Peyton Manning won Super Bowl 50 with Denver after also winning one with Indianapolis.

Which receiver is the NFL's all-time leader in career receptions?+

Jerry Rice holds the record with 1,549 career receptions.

Who was known as Sweetness while playing for the Chicago Bears?+

Walter Payton, the Hall of Fame running back.

Which defensive end was nicknamed the Minister of Defense?+

Reggie White earned that nickname during a Hall of Fame career.

Which quarterback won the Super Bowl with the New York Giants twice by beating the Patriots?+

Eli Manning won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI against New England.

Round 2: Teams and Franchises

Which NFL team plays at Lambeau Field?+

The Green Bay Packers.

What is the oldest continuously operating professional football franchise in the same city?+

The Arizona Cardinals franchise dates to 1898 and has roots in Chicago and St. Louis before Arizona.

Which team moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020?+

The Raiders relocated to Las Vegas and play at Allegiant Stadium.

What division do the Dallas Cowboys play in?+

The NFC East.

Which team is nicknamed the Black and Gold in Pittsburgh?+

The Pittsburgh Steelers.

Which city lost the Chargers to Los Angeles in 2017?+

San Diego. The Chargers moved to Los Angeles after the 2016 season.

What is the name of Seattle's NFL team?+

The Seattle Seahawks.

Which team plays home games at Arrowhead Stadium?+

The Kansas City Chiefs.

Which NFC North team plays at Soldier Field?+

The Chicago Bears.

Which expansion team joined the NFL in 2002?+

The Houston Texans joined the league in 2002 as an expansion franchise.

Round 3: Super Bowls

Which team won Super Bowl LVII in 2023?+

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.

Who holds the record for most Super Bowl rings won as a player?+

Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls as a quarterback.

Which city hosted Super Bowl LIV when the Chiefs won their first title in 50 years?+

Miami hosted Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.

Which team did the New England Patriots beat 28-3 in a comeback in Super Bowl LI?+

The Atlanta Falcons led 28-3 before New England won 34-28 in overtime.

What trophy do Super Bowl winners receive?+

The Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Which quarterback won Super Bowl MVP after the 2019 season?+

Patrick Mahomes won Super Bowl MVP when Kansas City beat San Francisco in Super Bowl LIV.

Which team won Super Bowl I?+

The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

What Roman numeral was used for the 2020 Super Bowl?+

Super Bowl LIV (54).

Which team did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat in Super Bowl LV?+

Tampa Bay beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.

Which franchise appeared in four straight Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993 without winning?+

The Buffalo Bills.

Round 4: Records and Rules

How many yards does a team need to gain for a first down?+

Ten yards.

How many points is a touchdown worth before the extra point attempt?+

Six points.

Who holds the NFL single-season passing touchdowns record?+

Peyton Manning threw 55 touchdown passes in 2013.

What is the length of an NFL end zone?+

Ten yards deep.

How long is an NFL game clock in regulation?+

Four 15-minute quarters, 60 minutes of game clock.

Which kicker holds the record for longest field goal in NFL history?+

Justin Tucker made a 66-yard field goal in 2021, the NFL record.

What happens after a safety is scored?+

The scoring team gets two points and receives a free kick from the team that gave up the safety.

Who holds the NFL record for most career passing yards?+

Tom Brady with 89,214 passing yards in the regular season.

How many challenges is each NFL coach allowed per game?+

Two challenges per game, with a possible third if the first two are successful.

What is the two-minute warning?+

An automatic timeout called when two minutes remain in each half.

Round 5: Modern Stars

Which quarterback leads the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty in the 2020s?+

Patrick Mahomes.

Which Buffalo Bills quarterback has thrown for over 5,000 yards in a season?+

Josh Allen has surpassed 5,000 passing yards in a single season.

Which San Francisco 49ers running back was a key part of their 2020s success?+

Christian McCaffrey joined the 49ers and became a focal point of their offense.

Which wide receiver was traded from the Rams to the Dolphins in a blockbuster deal?+

Tyreek Hill was traded to Miami and continued as one of the league's top receivers.

Which Baltimore Ravens quarterback won the 2019 MVP award unanimously?+

Lamar Jackson won unanimous MVP in 2019.

Which Detroit Lions quarterback broke the franchise's playoff drought in 2023?+

Jared Goff led the Lions to a playoff win in the 2023 season.

Which Philadelphia Eagles quarterback started Super Bowl LVII against Kansas City?+

Jalen Hurts started at quarterback for the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

Which Cincinnati Bengals quarterback led the team to Super Bowl LVI?+

Joe Burrow quarterbacked Cincinnati to Super Bowl LVI against the Rams.

Which Dallas Cowboys running back wears number 21 and is a multi-time Pro Bowler?+

Ezekiel Elliott wore 21 for Dallas during his prime years with the team.

Which veteran quarterback did the New York Jets acquire before the 2023 season?+

Aaron Rodgers was traded to the Jets from Green Bay before the 2023 season.

From Lombardi-era legends to today's stars, the league's history is fair game. Prove it on the quiz.

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