NFL Trivia Quiz: 20 Questions for Real Fans

Test your NFL knowledge with 20 fresh questions on teams, records, rules, and Super Bowls. Updated for 2025 with instant answers and scoring.

NFL QUIZ

This quiz is for fans who know the league beyond headlines. You will answer a set of short questions about teams, legends, records, plays, and recent seasons. It is fast. It is clear. And it gives explanations so you learn as you go.

Who this quiz is for

  • Fans who watch every week and want a challenge.
  • Newcomers who want to test what they have picked up.
  • Friends competing for bragging rights.

What the quiz covers

Questions span the full field. Team histories, conference and division facts, stadium lore, playoff milestones, Super Bowl moments, and iconic players. You will also see rules, positions, and rare plays that live in highlight reels. We keep team names current and reflect relocations and rebrands. We also avoid trick wording. If a question is about a specific season, it says so.

How the quiz works

  1. You start with balanced difficulty. Early questions warm you up. Later ones ask for sharper recall.
  2. Each question has one clear correct answer. After you lock in, you get a short explanation.
  3. Your score updates as you play. Finish to see a summary and the items you missed.

Average time is 5 to 7 minutes. You can pause and resume on the same device if your browser keeps the tab open.

Accuracy and sources

We verify names, dates, and records against reliable databases. Our main references are the NFL’s official resources and long-running statistical archives. When a record changes or a team rebrands, we update the related questions and explanations.

Data is current through the 2024 season. If you spot an error, use the feedback note at the end of your results, and we will review it.

Scoring and difficulty

Most questions are worth one point. A few late items are marked as β€œtough.” These still count as one point but carry longer explanations. Misses never remove points. You always see why the correct choice is correct.

Tips before you start

  • Think season by season. Many records have changed in recent years.
  • Read the whole question. Small clues often sit in the last few words.
  • Trust your first instinct. Overthinking costs time.

 

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Questions of The Quiz

1
Who won Super Bowl LIX in February 2025? (🟒 Easy)
  • San Francisco 49ers

  • Baltimore Ravens

  • Philadelphia Eagles

  • Kansas City Chiefs

2
Who was named Super Bowl LIX MVP? (🟠 Medium)
  • Jalen Hurts

  • Patrick Mahomes

  • A.J. Brown

  • Christian McCaffrey

3
Who won Super Bowl LVIII (2024 season)? (🟒 Easy)
  • San Francisco 49ers

  • Philadelphia Eagles

  • Baltimore Ravens

  • Kansas City Chiefs

4
Which franchise has never appeared in a Super Bowl? (🟠 Medium)
  • Arizona Cardinals

  • Los Angeles Chargers

  • Carolina Panthers

  • Houston Texans

5
Which two franchises are tied for the most Super Bowl titles with six each? (🟠 Medium)
  • New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs

  • New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers

  • San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys

6
Who holds the NFL record for most career rushing yards? (🟒 Easy)
  • Walter Payton

  • Barry Sanders

  • Frank Gore

  • Emmitt Smith

7
Who holds the single-season passing TD record? (🟠 Medium)
  • Peyton Manning (55)

  • Tom Brady (50)

  • Dan Marino (48)

  • Patrick Mahomes (50)

8
Who is the only player to win Super Bowl MVP while on the losing team? (πŸ”΄ Hard)
  • Larry Fitzgerald

  • Thurman Thomas

  • Von Miller

  • Chuck Howley

9
Which stadium is nicknamed the Frozen Tundra? (🟒 Easy)
  • Lambeau Field

  • Highmark Stadium

  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

  • Soldier Field

10
The 'Philly Special' trick play happened in which Super Bowl? (🟠 Medium)
  • Super Bowl LII

  • Super Bowl LI

  • Super Bowl XLVIII

  • Super Bowl LIII

11
Which team moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016? (🟒 Easy)
  • Arizona Cardinals

  • Los Angeles Chargers

  • Las Vegas Raiders

  • Los Angeles Rams

12
Which team remains the only one with a perfect season including the playoffs? (🟠 Medium)
  • New England Patriots (2007)

  • Carolina Panthers (2015)

  • Miami Dolphins (1972)

  • Chicago Bears (1985)

13
Who holds the NFL career sacks record? (🟠 Medium)
  • Reggie White

  • Bruce Smith

  • J.J. Watt

  • Kevin Greene

14
What is true about forward passes in the NFL? (πŸ”΄ Hard)
  • A second forward pass is legal if the first is tipped

  • Only one forward pass is allowed per play and it must be thrown from behind the line of scrimmage

  • Two forward passes are allowed if both are from behind the line

  • Unlimited forward passes are allowed behind the line

15
How long is a regular-season overtime period? (🟒 Easy)
  • 10 minutes

  • 12 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 20 minutes

16
Which team is NOT in the NFC North? (🟒 Easy)
  • Dallas Cowboys

  • Green Bay Packers

  • Minnesota Vikings

  • Chicago Bears

17
Who holds the NFL record for most career receiving yards? (🟒 Easy)
  • Larry Fitzgerald

  • Julio Jones

  • Terrell Owens

  • Jerry Rice

18
Which head coach has the most total wins (regular season and playoffs)? (🟠 Medium)
  • Tom Landry

  • Don Shula

  • George Halas

  • Bill Belichick

19
What is the fastest touchdown ever recorded in an NFL game (game clock)? (πŸ”΄ Hard)
  • 3 seconds β€” Randal Williams (2003)

  • 6 seconds β€” Devin Hester (2007)

  • 7 seconds β€” Desmond Howard (1998)

  • 9 seconds β€” Deion Sanders (1994)

20
Who was the first NFL quarterback to throw a touchdown pass to himself? (πŸ”΄ Hard)
  • Marcus Mariota

  • Aaron Rodgers

  • Brad Johnson

  • Ben Roethlisberger