Can You Identify These Current NFL Stars From a Screenshot?

By: Beth Hendricks
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Can You Identify These Current NFL Stars From a Screenshot?
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About This Quiz

From coast to coast, some of the most celebrated and recognizable athletes on the planet have a job with the National Football League. What would a Sunday be without Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Julio Jones taking the field? Monday Night Football wouldn't be the same with Matt Ryan, Odell Beckham Jr. and Luke Kuechly. And what about the new generation? Pat Mahomes, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Saquon Barkley. This new infusion of talent ensures that the NFL will continue to be a source of entertainment for fans, from Seattle to Miami and everywhere in between.

2019 marks the NFL's 100th season. That's 100 years of entertaining and captivating audiences at places like L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Lambeau Field and Lucas Oil Stadium. It marks a century of well-known athletes with names like Jim Brown, Walter Payton and Joe Montana. Some of us were lucky enough to see these stars play; others can only experience it through well-preserved video clips.

But how well do you really know your current NFL stars? Can you tell Derrick from DeAndre? Do you know a Wentz from an Ertz? Think about the athletes that make the league what it is, and then see if you can identify them from a clue and a screenshot. Today's stars are tomorrow's legends! Now, run through these QBs, RBs, WRs and defenders on your way to a quiz touchdown!

Tom Brady
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He's the NFL's oldest starting quarterback and it doesn't appear he's going away anytime soon. Who is he?
Kirk Cousins
Drew Brees
Aaron Rodgers
Tom Brady
J.J. Watt
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
He's a big deal on the field, but equally as big a deal off, raising $40 million for Hurricane Harvey victims. What's his name?
Bobby Wagner
Luke Kuechly
J.J. Watt
Zach Ertz
Julio Jones
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This wide receiver has become a favorite target of his Falcons QB Matt Ryan. What is his name?
A.J. Green
Julio Jones
Mike Evans
Demaryius Thomas

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Saquon Barkley
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This newbie running back for the Giants earned NFL "Offensive Rookie of the Year" honors for his 2018 season. Who are we talking about?
Joe Mixon
Saquon Barkley
Lamar Miller
Theo Riddick
Ezekiel Elliott
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Which of these running backs has delayed the start of his 2019 season amid a contract hold-out?
Carlos Hyde
C.J. Anderson
Adrian Peterson
Ezekiel Elliott
Aaron Rodgers
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He's probably done the "Lambeau Leap" a few dozen times. Who is this Packers QB?
Andrew Luck
Eli Manning
Matthew Stafford
Aaron Rodgers

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Odell Beckham Jr
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He runs a lot ... his legs on the field and his mouth off the field. Which new Browns wideout are we talking about?
Odell Beckham Jr.
Michael Thomas
Davante Adams
Sterling Shepard
Eli Manning
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It's a family affair for this current NFL quarterback. Which of these has both a father and brother who also played in the league?
Tyrod Taylor
Eli Manning
Ryan Tannehill
Case Keenum
Andrew Luck
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
Unfortunately, his name hasn't saved him from frequent visits to the injured list. Who is this quarterback?
Andrew Luck
Mitch Trubisky
Josh McCown
Tom Brady

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Jared Goff
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The title of "fourth-youngest Q.B. to start a Super Bowl" belongs to which of these quarterbacks?
Jared Goff
Kirk Cousins
Alex Smith
Sam Bradford
Baker Mayfield
Wiki Commons by Erik Drost
All eyes are on this Browns QB whose offensive weapons include O.B.J., Jarvis Landry and Kareem Hunt. Who are we referencing?
Jarrett Stidham
Kyler Murray
Jared Goff
Baker Mayfield
Philip Rivers
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This quarterback ended up with the Chargers, thanks to a trade that involved Eli Manning. Who is he?
Andrew Luck
Joe Flacco
Philip Rivers
Russell Wilson

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JuJu Smith-Schuster
Fox Sports
It's time for this 22-year-old to step up and be Ben Roethlisberger's No. 1 wide receiving target in Pittsburgh. What's his name?
Artie Burns
Mason Rudolph
JuJu Smith-Schuster
James Conner
Khalil Mack
Fox Sports
He was a Raider ... until he (surprisingly) wasn't. Which of these Bears defenders is terrorizing NFL offenses?
Michael Bennett
Khalil Mack
Trey Flowers
Patrick Peterson
Russell Wilson
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You could call this NFL quarterback Mr. Ciara, but maybe not to his face. Which athlete is married to the famous singer/dancer?
Cam Newton
Robert Griffin III
Russell Wilson
Marcus Mariota

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Luke Kuechly
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As a Panthers player, this athlete is the only active defensive player to achieve five consecutive All-Pro honors. Who is he?
Dont'a Hightower
K.J. Wright
Thomas Davis
Luke Kuechly
Drew Brees
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A pocket full of records! Which of these QBs holds NFL records for pass completions, yards and completion percentage, among others?
Drew Brees
Matt Ryan
Joe Flacco
Andy Dalton
Larry Fitzgerald
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This wide receivers has almost as many Pro Bowl honors as number of quarterbacks he's played for. Who is it?
Travis Benjamin
Alshon Jeffery
Tyler Lockett
Larry Fitzgerald

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Julian Edelman
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It's a wide receiver! It's a squirrel! Which of these NFL receivers boasts the nickname "The Squirrel?"
Jordy Nelson
Chris Hogan
Cole Beasley
Julian Edelman
Derrick Henry
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Two hundred thirty-eight yards: that's the Titans' franchise record for most rushing yards in a game. Who holds the distinction?
Dion Lewis
Derrick Henry
Marcus Mariota
Delanie Walker
Amari Cooper
NFL via YouTube
Once a Raider, this wideout got his groove back when he was traded to the Cowboys mid-way through the 2018 season. What is his name?
DeSean Jackson
Amari Cooper
A.J. Green
Isaiah Avery

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Travis Kelce
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What a difference a new Q.B. can make! Which of these NFL tight ends amassed his highest-yardage season yet in 2018?
Jordan Reed
Zach Ertz
Travis Kelce
Jordy Nelson
Matt Ryan
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This athlete goes by "Matty Ice," reportedly for his "cool as ice" persona. Who does this nickname belong to?
Matt Stafford
Matt Barkley
Matt Ryan
Matt Prater
Todd Gurley
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This former Georgia Bulldog was conspicuously absent from the Rams' 2018 Super Bowl appearance. Who is he?
Sony Michel
Aaron Donald
Todd Gurley
Dion Lewis

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Von Miller
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Which of these defenders earned MVP honors for his play during Super Bowl 50?
Stephon Tuitt
Von Miller
Cameron Heyward
Leonard Williams
Cam Newton
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This quarterback's signature move has been called the "Superman" celebration. Who does it?
Cam Newton
Ben Roethlisberger
Aaron Rodgers
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Adam Thielen
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In 2018, this receiver broke the NFL record for "most consecutive 100-yard games to start a season." Who are we talking about?
T.Y. Hilton
Adam Thielen
Marquise Goodwin
Tavon Austin

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Marcus Mariota
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This quarterback's first playoff touchdown pass went to ... himself? Who did it?
Jameis Winston
Marcus Mariota
Tom Brady
Josh Allen
Mike Evans
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Since entering the league in 2014, this Buccaneers wide receiver has notched 1,000-plus receiving yards each season. Who is he?
Mike Evans
Dede Westbrook
Marvin Jones
Nelson Agholor
Alvin Kamara
Fox Sports / NFL
In just two years, this running back has two Pro Bowl nods, Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. What is his name?
Fletcher Cox
Alvin Kamara
Earl Thomas
Mark Ingram Jr.

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Zach Ertz
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He caught the go-ahead touchdown to help propel his team to a victory in Super Bowl LII. What is his name?
Zach Ertz
Travis Kelce
Carson Wentz
Greg Olsen
Michael Thomas
NBC Sports
Three years into his NFL career, this wide receiver holds the record for most reception in his first three seasons. What is his name?
Michael Thomas
Larry Fitzgerald
DeSean Jackson
Golden Tate
Carson Wentz
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This starting QB managed to win a Super Bowl from the sidelines. What's his name?
Carson Wentz
Nick Foles
Philip Rivers
Aaron Rodgers

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DeAndre Hopkins
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A first-round pick out of Clemson, this wide receiver has been a Houston Texan since 2013. Who is he?
Golden Tate
Deshaun Watson
Lamar Miller
DeAndre Hopkins
Jalen Ramsey
NFL Films
ESPN has called this All-Pro corner an "all-world button-pusher." Who are they describing?
Richard Sherman
Aqib Talib
Jalen Ramsey
Stephon Gilmore
Patrick Mahomes
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He's the reigning NFL MVP with even bigger expectations for the coming season. Who is he?
Patrick Mahomes
Aaron Donald
Tom Brady
Carson Wentz

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Antonio Brown
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The 2019 off-season has proved to be challenging for this superstar. Which athlete has had issues from his head to his feet?
Amari Cooper
Martavis Bryant
Antonio Brown
Malcolm Mitchell
Dee Ford
San Francisco 49ers via YouTube
Just 10 days after placing the franchise tag on this players, the Kansas City Chiefs traded him to the 49ers. Who are we talking about?
Tyrann Mathieu
Patrick Mahomes
Dee Ford
Sammy Watkins
Patrick Peterson
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An Arizona Cardinals player holds the record for longest punt return for a touchdown in an overtime period. Who is it?
Larry Fitzgerald
David Johnson
Patrick Peterson
Chandler Jones

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Terrell Suggs
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A longtime Raven, this player returns to his high school and college roots in Arizona for the 2019 season. Who are we talking about?
David Johnson
Josh Rosen
Terrell Suggs
Christian Kirk