If You Get 29/35 on This Football Quiz, You Could Totally Win the Super Bowl

By: Gavin Thagard
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
If You Get 29/35 on This Football Quiz, You Could Totally Win the Super Bowl
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About This Quiz

Football is a tough sport that takes mental strength, discipline and a competitive spirit. These qualities must be amplified for those players who want to make it to football's biggest stage, the Super Bowl. Those who fail to display these qualities, however, are usually weeded out well before they even make it to the NFL. Do you think you have the knowledge and wherewithal to not only make it but to win the Super Bowl? Find out with this quiz!

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting contests in the world. Football fans from all over gather to watch it, journalists and commentators spend weeks discussing it, and football players dedicate years of their life preparing for it. That's why the game is not to be taken lightly. For someone who wants to win the Super Bowl, they have to know as much if not more than every other person involved. 

Would you say you're an expert on everything football? Do you know schemes and strategies? How well do you know positions on the field and their responsibilities? If you think your knowledge exceeds those who already play in the NFL, take this quiz and prove that you could win the Super Bowl!

What is a forward throw called?
A pass
An assist
A toss
An air play
How many downs does an offense have to obtain a first down?
3
4
5
7
Which player snaps the ball to start a play?
Guard
Tackle
Center
Tight end

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How many yards is a normal first down without a penalty?
5 yards
10 yards
15 yards
20 yards
How long is the football field not including the end zones?
75 yards
80 yards
90 yards
100 yards
How many players are allowed on each side of the ball?
7
9
11
15

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What is the zone inside your opponent's 20-yard line called?
Interior zone
Scoring zone
Tight zone
Red zone
Which penalty is called when an offensive lineman grabs the jersey of a defensive player rushing the quarterback?
Grabbing
Holding
Stopping
Clutching
What is it called when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage during a pass play?
A sack
A tackle lost
A backfield play
Quarterback downs

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Which penalty is called when an offensive player jumps before the ball is snapped?
False start penalty
Jump start penalty
Pre-play penalty
Early start penalty
What's a forward pass to a receiver with blockers in front called?
A vertical route
An in route
A slant route
A screen pass
What line divides the offense from the defense?
Start-play line
Boundary line
Line of play
Line of scrimmage

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What can an offense do on fourth down to change field position?
Call a change of field
Kickoff
Punt
Throw off
Which penalty is called when a quarterback is hit after throwing the ball?
Intentional hit
Hit after pass
Hitting the passer
Roughing the passer
What's called if a quarterback purposely throws the ball out of bounds while in the pocket?
Boundary throw
False throw
Intentional grounding
Out of bounds pass

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How many points is a field goal worth?
1
2
3
4
How long is an NFL quarter?
10 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
What is the most appropriate term for when the defense catches a pass?
A catch
An interception
A reception
A takeaway

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Which defensive players stuff the middle of the offensive line to stop the run?
Outside linebackers
Defensive tackles
Defensive ends
Tight ends
Where do you score?
The scoring zone
The end zone
The scoring square
The end field
Which penalty is called when a defensive player lines up over the line of scrimmage?
Over the line penalty
Line penalty
Offsides penalty
Formation penalty

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What's it called when the quarterback lines up a few yards behind the center?
Stong formation
I formation
Shotgun formation
Singleback formation
How many yards is a delay of game call?
5 yards
10 yards
12 yards
15 yards
How many forward passes are allowed during one play?
1
2
3
4

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Which type of run requires the running back to run to the sideline before turning the ball forward behind his blockers?
A dive
A sweep
A zone read
A draw
Which defensive players defend the deep center of the field?
Safeties
Defensive tackles
Middle linebackers
Guards
Which defensive player typically covers receivers on the outside of the field?
Corners
Outside linebackers
Middle linebackers
Defensive ends

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Which defensive players are known for getting after the quarterback on third and long?
Safeties
Middle linebackers
Defensive ends
Corners
What is it called when a quarterback fakes a pass then runs the ball behind his blockers?
A fake
A dive
A hold and go
A draw
How many points is a touchdown worth?
5
6
7
8

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How many offensive players line up on the line of scrimmage?
6
7
8
10
How many defensive players must line up on the line of scrimmage?
0
2
5
7
Which position is typically responsible for blocking the quarterback's blind side?
Guard
Tackle
Tight end
Fullback

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How long is the NFL play clock?
25 seconds
30 seconds
35 seconds
40 seconds
How long is an NFL overtime?
8 minutes
10 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes