25 NFL trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge: How well do you know the game?

25 NFL trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge: How well do you know the game?

Ciku Njuguna
updated at May 22, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Although numerous trivia topics exist worldwide, sports-themed questions are popular for partygoers and friendly game nights. Dig into this article for a full dose of trivia fun with NFL trivia questions.

What are some good football questions?
DeMarcus Lawrence, #90 of the Dallas Cowboys, leads a huddle before an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. Photo by Michael Owens.
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As one of the most exciting activities to share with friends and other football fans, trivia ignites the spirit of competition and passion for the game. Get to test your knowledge of American football and the NFL with this compiled list of both easy and hard NFL trivia questions and answers.

Recent NFL trivia questions and answers

The 2022/23 football season was marked by exciting and sobering events such as the Minnesota Vikings' upset and a reported 18% concussion increase. From Rihanna's performance at the 2022 Super Bowl LVII to Tom Brady's re-retirement, several exciting bits of knowledge exist to test.

What are the top 10 most complex current NFL trivia questions? Scroll down for a comprehensive list of NFL trivia questions and answers for the 2022/23 season.

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Wide Receiver Kevin Austin Jr. #80 (left) was defended by Cornerback Christian Braswell #36 (right) of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the Rookie Mini Camp at TIAA Bank Field on May 13, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Don Juan Moore.
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  1. Which Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver is known for his celebratory Griddy dance moves and led the NFL's 2021/22 regular season with 128 receptions and 1,809 receiving yards? Justin Jefferson
  2. This seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced his retirement at the 2021/22 season's end. Who is he? Tom Brady
  3. Which football player won the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the last season? Nick Bosa
  4. Which 49ers quarterback nicknamed Mr. Irrelevant became the starting QB in Week 13 of the 2021/22 season and led the NFC Championship Game? Brock Purdy
  5. This Steelers running back was the brains behind the best play ever, 'The Immaculate Reception,' passed away in 2022. The NFL Hall of Famer won four Super Bowl Championship rings and the Most Valuable Player award of Super Bowl IX. Who is he? Franco Harris
  6. Which Super Bowl MVP made 182 passing yards and three touchdowns for the Super Bowl LVII winning team? Patrick Mahomes
  7. Which football game became the first NFL game to be cancelled and not rescheduled in over 30 years in week 17 of the 2022 regular season? The Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game
  8. Which football team represented the AFC and made their fifth Super Bowl appearance at the 2022 Super Bowl LVII under coach Andy Reid? Kansas City Chiefs
  9. Who was the first player to become Super Bowl MVP, AP NFL Regular Season MVP, and league leader in passing yards and touchdowns all in the same season? Patrick Mahomes
  10. Which players appeared in the first sibling matchup on opposing teams in Super Bowl LVII? Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce
What are some NFL trivia questions?
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ernie Jones celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL regular season match against the Detroit Lions at Anaheim Stadium on October 24, 1993, in Anaheim, California, United States. Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto.
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What are some hard NFL trivia questions and answers?

Every game night participant would like to dominate the night with the knowledge of the most complicated sports questions. Below are ten challenging and complex quiz questions about American football for avid sports enthusiasts.

  1. How long and wide is an NFL football field? 120 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide
  2. How many NFL teams has Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Parcells been head coach of? Four
  3. How many left-handed QBs have been drafted into NFL teams, how many have played in the Super Bowl, and how many have won the Super Bowl? 3-3-2
  4. How many NFL teams have a bird on their logos? Five
  5. Which franchise started the 1992 season with 0-4 but still made the playoffs? San Diego Chargers
  6. Which eight-time Pro Bowler took the Bengals to the 1981 Super Bowl, where they lost 26-21 to the San Francisco 49ers? Forrest Gregg
  7. Which Giants and Rams defensive end retired from the NFL in 1981 to start a second career in acting, appeared in Police Academy and Hunter? Fred Dryer
  8. Which Super Bowl was marred by such poor play that it became known as Blooper Bowl, The Stupor Bowl, and the Blunder Bowl? Super Bowl V
  9. Which football player kept the referee's yellow flag as a souvenir on his retirement because he felt he deserved it because the referees threw it against him often enough? Lawrence Taylor
  10. Why did Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker fail to join the U.S. Olympic Karate team for the 1992 Olympic summer games? The U.S failed to take a Karate team to the games
What are some current NFL fun facts?
Patrick Mahomes, #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs, celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Photo by Ezra Shaw.
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What are some medium NFL trivia questions and answers?

Preparation and teaming up with smart friends make all the difference during game nights. Practise your American football knowledge with the following questions.

  1. Which NFL team did The Miami Dolphins beat to keep their “undefeated season” in 1985 intact? Chicago Bears
  2. Which football team held the record for most consecutive winning seasons for 20 seasons? Dallas Cowboys
  3. The San Diego Chargers’ offence became known as 'Air Coryell' in the 1980 NFL season. What is the name of the head coach credited with the 1980s' most explosive offence? Don Coryell
  4. Which team was nicknamed America’s Team by film narrator John Facenda in the 1979 NFL season? Dallas Cowboys
  5. Which wild card team won its first Super Bowl after moving from Cleveland and had changed its name? Baltimore Ravens
  6. Which Cleveland Browns' running back became the first to rush for 10,000 career yards and held a rushing record rushing eight times? Jim Brown
  7. Which teams have lost at least four Super Bowls? The Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings
  8. Which year did the Cincinnati Bengals join the NFL? 1968
  9. Which two teams have used the same field for home games since 1984 despite harbouring one of the greatest American football rivalries? New York Jets and New York Giants
  10. Before moving to Detroit, in which city did the Detroit Lions initially play? Portsmouth
What are some hard NFL questions?
Matt Breida (right) and Darius Slayton (left) of the New York Giants celebrate after rushing for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Mitchell Leff.
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Which are some easy NFL trivia questions?

You do not have to be a trivia geek and football die-hard to ace the easy and fun quiz questions and answers. Here is a collection of 10 good NFL trivia questions with a lower complexity for any game night.

  1. In which city did the Redskins play before moving to Washington, DC? Boston
  2. Which football team won the NFC East division championship in 1985? Dallas Cowboys
  3. Which city do the Broncos come from? Denver
  4. Which two conferences make up the NFL? The American Football Conference and the National Football Conference
  5. Which NFL team won the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game in 1967? Green Bay Packers
  6. Which football team made their first Super Bowl appearance at Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004? Carolina Panthers
  7. Which Chicago Bears defensive tackle is known as The Refrigerator? William Perry
  8. Which football team has made the most Super Bowl appearances? New England Patriots
  9. Who did Dan Marino play quarterback for? Miami Dolphins
  10. Which team is the only community-owned and non-profit in the NFL? Green Bay Packers
 Fun NFL trivia questions and answers 2022
Eli Apple, #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals, celebrates against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Cooper Neill.
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Ardent football fans may not have trouble with sports-related quiz questions. However, with practice, anyone interested in NFL trivia questions is likely to have just as much fun.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.