69 Football Trivia Questions for True Fans of the Pigskin

I’ve sat through enough kickoff parties and Sunday watch‑alongs to know the room changes when football trivia starts flying. This set of 69 football trivia questions and answers turns that noise into a real game for fans who actually follow the sport.

69 football trivia questions and answers for true fans

Dive into 69 football trivia questions and answers in one place. Use them to fuel a tailgate sports trivia quiz, sharpen your crew before the big game, or kick off a fast‑paced bar night with football‑obsessed friends.

Football basics (easy – 12 Q&A)

Q: How many points does a team score for a touchdown in the NFL?

A: 6 points

Q: How many points does a team score for a successful extra point kick?

A: 1 point

Q: How many points does a team score for a field goal?

A: 3 points

Q: How many points does a safety score in football?

A: 2 points

Q: How many teams play in the NFL?

A: 32 teams

Q: How many players does one team put on the field at a time in the NFL?

A: 11 players at a time

Q: How long does an NFL game last in regulation time?

A: 60 minutes of game time

Q: How many downs does an offense have to gain a first down?

A: 4 downs

Q: How many yards does an offense need for a new first down?

A: 10 yards

Q: What do fans call it when a quarterback throws the ball to a defender?

A: Interception

Q: What do coaches call the kick a team makes after failing to get a first down?

A: A punt

Q: What does NFL stand for?

A: The National Football League

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NFL legends and records (14 Q&A)

Q: Which quarterback holds the record for most career passing yards?

A: Tom Brady 

Q: Which running back holds the record for most career rushing yards?

A: Emmitt Smith 

Q: Which wide receiver holds the record for most career receiving yards?

A: Jerry Rice 

Q: Which player holds the record for most career sacks?

A: Bruce Smith 

Q: Which player holds the record for most career interceptions?

A: Paul Krause 

Q: Which player holds the single‑season rushing yards record?

A: Eric Dickerson 

Q: Which player holds the record for most career touchdown passes?

A: Tom Brady 

Q: Which receiver do fans call “Megatron”?

A: Calvin Johnson

Q: Which team do fans often call “America’s Team”?

A: Dallas Cowboys 

Q: Which quarterback famously guaranteed a Super Bowl win in 1969 and then delivered?

A: Joe Namath 

Q: Which player holds the record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns in a Super Bowl?

A: Dwight Smith 

Q: Which defender made a 100‑yard interception return in a Super Bowl for the Steelers?

A: James Harrison 

Q: Which quarterback threw for 505 yards in a single Super Bowl, the most ever?

A: Tom Brady 

Q: Which player holds the record for most career interceptions thrown?

A: Brett Favre 

Super Bowl history and trophies (15 Q&A)

Q: Which team won the first Super Bowl?

A: The Green Bay Packers 

Q: Which stadium hosted the first Super Bowl?

A: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 

Q: What trophy does the Super Bowl champion receive?

A: The Lombardi Trophy

Q: Which head coach led the Packers to the first 2 Super Bowl wins?

A: Vince Lombardi 

Q: Which team has the most Super Bowl victories?

A: The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers share the lead in Super Bowl wins.

Q: Which city hosts the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game every year?

A: Canton, Ohio 

Q: Which team pulled off the famous “Philly Special” trick play in a Super Bowl?

A: The Philadelphia Eagles 

Q: Which New York Giants quarterback connected on “The Helmet Catch”?

A: Eli Manning 

Q: Which receiver made “The Helmet Catch” in that Super Bowl upset?

A: David Tyree 

Q: Which city hosted the first cold‑weather outdoor Super Bowl?

A: East Rutherford, New Jersey (at MetLife Stadium)

Q: Which team has appeared in the most Super Bowls without winning?

A: The Buffalo Bills 

Q: Which two teams faced each other in Super Bowl upsets in both 2008 and 2012?

A: The New England Patriots and New York Giants

Q: Which team scored the most points in a single Super Bowl?

A: The San Francisco 49ers 

Q: Which player returned the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl for a touchdown for the Bears?

A: Devin Hester 

Q: Which team won the first Super Bowl played in New York–New Jersey?

A: The Seattle Seahawks

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Teams, stadiums, and mascots (15 Q&A)

Q: Which team plays home games at Lambeau Field?

A: The Green Bay Packers 

Q: Which team calls Arrowhead Stadium home?

A: The Kansas City Chiefs 

Q: Which team plays its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas?

A: The Dallas Cowboys 

Q: Which team plays home games at Gillette Stadium?

A: The New England Patriots 

Q: Which team plays its home games in Orchard Park, New York?

A: The Buffalo Bills 

Q: Which NFL team plays its home games in London as part of the International Series most frequently?

A: The Jacksonville Jaguars 

Q: Which team’s defense earned the nickname “Steel Curtain”?

A: The Pittsburgh Steelers 

Q: Which team’s logo features a lightning bolt?

A: The Los Angeles Chargers 

Q: Which team’s logo shows a pirate with an eye patch and crossed swords?

A: The Las Vegas Raiders 

Q: Which team’s logo displays a raven and the letter “B”?

A: The Baltimore Ravens ​

Q: Which team uses a live mascot named “Poe”?

A: The Baltimore Ravens ​

Q: Which team’s mascot, Jaxson de Ville, leaps on bungee cords at home games?

A: The Jacksonville Jaguars 

Q: Which team plays its home games at Soldier Field?

A: The Chicago Bears 

Q: Which team plays at Lincoln Financial Field?

A: The Philadelphia Eagles 

Q: Which team uses a fleur‑de‑lis logo on its helmet?

A: The New Orleans Saints 

Rules, strategy, and wild plays (13 Q&A)

Q: What do referees call it when a quarterback, standing in the pocket, throws the ball with no eligible receiver nearby to avoid a sack?

A: Intentional grounding 

Q: What do referees call it when an offensive player grabs a defender’s jersey for too long?

A: Holding

Q: What do referees call it when a defender significantly contacts a receiver before the ball arrives?

A: Interference

Q: What do coaches call it when a quarterback fakes a handoff and then throws?

A: A play‑action pass

Q: What do teams call it when they hand the ball to a back and then pitch it to another player?

A: A reverse or double‑reverse, depending on the design

Q: What do coaches call it when a team attempts a short kickoff to keep the ball?

A: An onside kick

Q: What do teams call it when they snap the ball and immediately spike it into the ground?

A: Spiking the ball to stop the clock

Q: What do offenses call it when they line up quickly and snap without huddling?

A: A no‑huddle or hurry‑up offense

Q: What do coaches call the zone between their own 20‑yard line and the opponent’s 20?

A: The middle third

Q: What do analysts call the area inside the opponent’s 20‑yard line?

A: The red zone

Q: What do teams call a defender who lines up deep to stop long passes?

A: A safety

Q: What do offenses call a pass behind the line that travels sideways or backward?

A: A lateral or backward pass

Q: What do teams call it when they intentionally take a knee with the ball?

A: Taking a knee to run the clock

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FAQs

Can anyone enjoy football trivia questions and answers?

Yes, anyone can enjoy football trivia questions and answers when you mix easy, medium, and hard questions. I see casual fans, superfans, and kids all grab clutch points when they each get “their” lane.

Do trivia games actually help people bond?

Yes, trivia games help people bond because teams talk, argue, and celebrate every guess together. I watch walls drop fast when a wild guess hits, and everyone ends up laughing.

Are trivia games just for experts?

No, trivia games are not just for experts when you keep a balance of easy, medium, and hard. I notice newer players stay engaged and confident when they can still answer key questions.

Can I host a football trivia game at home?

You can host a football trivia game at home around a table, over video, or on a smart TV. I like using a TV or device so I can focus on teams, snacks, and trash talk instead of tracking scores.

How can I play Weekend on my TV?

You can play Weekend on your smart TV by installing the app and launching a game. I just open the app store, search “Weekend,” install it, and start Jeopardy! or Song Quiz (Roku, Samsung, Fire TV, LG) with my remote or phone as a mic.