Q 01/05

Which NFL team's name, chosen in a fan contest, comes from a poem by Edgar Allan Poe?

A) Atlanta Falcons

B) Baltimore Ravens

C) Seattle Seahawks

D) Houston Texans

Answer · why

B) Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens honour Poe, who spent the early part of his career in the city and is buried there. The club's three costumed mascots were named ...

Q 02/05

Which nickname did the narration of a 1978 NFL Films highlight reel hang on the Dallas Cowboys?

A) America's Team

B) The Nation's Team

C) Team of Destiny

D) The Lone Star Eleven

Answer · why

A) America's Team

America's Team was coined by producer Bob Ryan, who wanted a new twist on the club's yearly highlight film. He later became editor-in-chief of NFL Fil...

Q 03/05

Which Chicago Bears running back, the NFL's career rushing leader when he retired, was nicknamed 'Sweetness'?

A) Gale Sayers

B) Neal Anderson

C) Walter Payton

D) Matt Forte

Answer · why

C) Walter Payton

Walter Payton picked up the name in college, before his 13 seasons in Chicago. The NFL's Man of the Year Award, given for community service as well as...

Q 04/05

Which NFL team's name, revived from an earlier club in its city, honours a famous Wild West showman?

A) Dallas Cowboys

B) Denver Broncos

C) Houston Texans

D) Buffalo Bills

Answer · why

D) Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills took the name of a 1940s team from a rival league, itself a pun on frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody.

Q 05/05

Which nickname is given to Franco Harris's shoestring touchdown catch that beat Oakland in a 1972 playoff game?

A) Immaculate Reception

B) Statue of Liberty Play

C) Ghost to the Post

D) The Holy Roller

Answer · why

A) Immaculate Reception

The Immaculate Reception got its name on air from Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope, who was passing on a fan's suggestion. Oakland coach John Madden...