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The 2017–18 NFL playoffs began on January 6, 2018, and concluded on February 4, 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2017–18 NFL playoffs commenced with the wild-card round on January 6, 2018, and concluded with Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018.
The 2017–18 NFL playoffs were the postseason tournament for the 2018 NFL season.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2017–18 NFL playoffs served as the postseason tournament for the 2017 NFL season, not the 2018 season.
A total of 10 teams participated in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs, competing across 11 games.
Answer: False
Explanation: A total of 12 teams participated in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs, competing across 11 games.
The New England Patriots were the defending champions entering the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New England Patriots were indeed the defending champions, having won the previous season's championship.
Several games in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs went to overtime, a common occurrence in postseason play.
Answer: False
Explanation: Contrary to common occurrence, no games in the 2017–18 NFL postseason went to overtime.
When did the 2017–18 NFL playoffs conclude with Super Bowl LII?
Answer: February 4, 2018
Explanation: The 2017–18 NFL playoffs concluded with Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018.
The 2017–18 NFL playoffs served as the postseason tournament for which NFL season?
Answer: The 2017 NFL season
Explanation: The 2017–18 NFL playoffs were the postseason tournament for the 2017 NFL season.
How many teams participated in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: 12 teams
Explanation: A total of 12 teams participated in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
Which team was the defending champion entering the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: New England Patriots
Explanation: The New England Patriots were the defending champions entering the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
What was unique about the 2017–18 NFL playoffs regarding overtime games?
Answer: No games in the postseason went to overtime.
Explanation: For the first time since the 2013–14 NFL playoffs, no games in the 2017–18 postseason went to overtime.
In the NFL's playoff system, only division winners qualify for the postseason.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the NFL's playoff system, both division winners and two wild card teams from each conference qualify for the postseason.
Wild card teams in the NFL playoffs are seeded 5–6 in each conference.
Answer: True
Explanation: Wild card teams are indeed seeded 5–6 in each conference, following the 1–4 seeding for division winners.
In the wild-card playoffs, the #1 and #2 seeds from each conference host the #3 and #4 seeds, respectively.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the wild-card playoffs, the #1 and #2 seeds receive a first-round bye; they do not host games in this round.
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers received first-round byes in the AFC.
Answer: True
Explanation: As the #1 and #2 seeds in the AFC, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers both received first-round byes.
The Philadelphia Eagles were the #2 seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles were the #1 seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs, not the #2 seed.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were the #3 seed in the AFC.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Jacksonville Jaguars were indeed the #3 seed in the AFC as the South division winner.
The Atlanta Falcons qualified as the #5 wild card seed in the NFC.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Atlanta Falcons qualified as the #6 wild card seed in the NFC, while the Carolina Panthers were the #5 seed.
How do wild card teams qualify for the NFL playoffs?
Answer: By having the best overall regular season record among non-division winners.
Explanation: Wild card teams qualify by being the top two non-division winners with the best overall regular season records in their conference.
How were wild card teams seeded in each conference for the playoffs?
Answer: Seeds 5–6
Explanation: Wild card teams are seeded 5–6 in each conference, following the 1–4 seeding for division winners.
Which seeds received a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs?
Answer: The 1 and 2 seeds
Explanation: The 1 and 2 seeds from each conference received a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs.
Which teams received a first-round bye in the NFC for the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings received first-round byes as the #1 and #2 seeds in the NFC.
What was the playoff seed for the New England Patriots in the AFC?
Answer: #1 seed
Explanation: The New England Patriots were the #1 seed in the AFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
Which team was the #2 seed in the AFC for the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers
Explanation: The Pittsburgh Steelers were the #2 seed in the AFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
Which team was the #4 seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: New Orleans Saints
Explanation: The New Orleans Saints were the #4 seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
Which team qualified as the #6 wild card seed in the AFC for the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: Buffalo Bills
Explanation: The Buffalo Bills qualified as the #6 wild card seed in the AFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
Which team qualified as the #5 wild card seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: Carolina Panthers
Explanation: The Carolina Panthers qualified as the #5 wild card seed in the NFC for the 2017–18 playoffs.
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card game after overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Tennessee Titans indeed defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 22–21 in the AFC Wild Card game after overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26–13 in the NFC Wild Card game.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 26–13 in the NFC Wild Card game.
What was the outcome of the AFC Wild Card game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018?
Answer: Titans defeated Chiefs 22–21
Explanation: The Tennessee Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 22–21 in the AFC Wild Card game.
What was the score of the NFC Wild Card game where the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams?
Answer: 26–13
Explanation: The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 26–13 in the NFC Wild Card game.
What was the final score of the AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars?
Answer: Jaguars 10–3 Bills
Explanation: The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 10–3 in the AFC Wild Card game.
What was the attendance for the AFC Wild Card game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs?
Answer: 73,319
Explanation: The AFC Wild Card game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs had an attendance of 73,319 spectators.
What were the weather conditions for the NFC Wild Card game between the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams?
Answer: Cloudy, 62°F (17°C)
Explanation: The NFC Wild Card game between the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams was played under cloudy conditions with a temperature of 62°F (17°C).
The Philadelphia Eagles' defense secured their victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round by stopping the Falcons on four consecutive plays from the 9-yard line.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Eagles' defense made a crucial goal-line stand, stopping the Falcons on four consecutive plays from the 9-yard line in the final minutes to secure their Divisional Round victory.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 45–42 in the highest-scoring NFL playoff game ever.
Answer: False
Explanation: The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers was the fourth-highest-scoring NFL playoff game ever, not the highest.
The 'Minneapolis Miracle' involved a 61-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs as time expired.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Minneapolis Miracle' was indeed a game-winning 61-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs as time expired.
The AFC Divisional game between the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots was played in mild conditions at 45°F (7°C).
Answer: False
Explanation: The AFC Divisional game between the Titans and Patriots was played in clear and cold conditions, with a temperature of 24°F (-4°C), not mild conditions.
How did the Philadelphia Eagles' defense contribute to their victory over the Falcons in the Divisional Round?
Answer: They recorded three sacks and stopped the Falcons on four consecutive plays from the 9-yard line in the final minutes.
Explanation: The Eagles' defense secured their victory by recording three sacks and crucially stopping the Falcons on four consecutive plays from the 9-yard line in the final minutes.
What was notable about the scoring in the AFC Divisional game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers?
Answer: It was the fourth-highest-scoring NFL playoff game ever.
Explanation: The AFC Divisional game between the Jaguars and Steelers was notable for being the fourth-highest-scoring NFL playoff game ever.
What is the 'Minneapolis Miracle'?
Answer: A game-winning 61-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs as time expired against the Saints.
Explanation: The 'Minneapolis Miracle' refers to the game's final play where Vikings quarterback Case Keenum threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs as time expired, securing a victory over the Saints.
Who were the key players involved in the game-winning play of the 'Minneapolis Miracle'?
Answer: Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs
Explanation: Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs were the quarterback and wide receiver, respectively, involved in the game-winning play of the 'Minneapolis Miracle'.
Which of the following was a top rusher for the Minnesota Vikings in their NFC Divisional game against the Saints?
Answer: Latavius Murray
Explanation: Latavius Murray was a top rusher for the Minnesota Vikings in their NFC Divisional game against the Saints, with 19 rushes for 50 yards and one touchdown.
Rob Gronkowski suffered a hamstring injury during the AFC Championship game after a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rob Gronkowski suffered a concussion, not a hamstring injury, during the AFC Championship game after a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Which team was the AFC Conference runner-up in the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: Jacksonville Jaguars
Explanation: The Jacksonville Jaguars were the AFC Conference runner-up, losing in the AFC Championship game.
How did Eagles fans mock the Vikings' 'Skol!' chant during the NFC Championship game?
Answer: By imitating the hand gesture and replacing 'Skol!' with 'Foles!'.
Explanation: Eagles fans mocked the Vikings' 'Skol!' chant by imitating the hand gesture and replacing 'Skol!' with 'Foles!' in reference to their quarterback Nick Foles.
Super Bowl LII was hosted at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Answer: False
Explanation: Super Bowl LII was hosted at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, not Gillette Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl LII.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, not the Minnesota Vikings.
Super Bowl LII was the first-ever Super Bowl meeting between the Patriots and the Eagles.
Answer: False
Explanation: Super Bowl LII was the second Super Bowl meeting between the Patriots and the Eagles, their first being Super Bowl XXXIX.
Gene Steratore was the referee for Super Bowl LII.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gene Steratore indeed served as the referee for Super Bowl LII.
Where was Super Bowl LII hosted?
Answer: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Explanation: Super Bowl LII was hosted at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Which team won Super Bowl LII?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagles
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LII.
Who was the runner-up in Super Bowl LII?
Answer: New England Patriots
Explanation: The New England Patriots were the runner-up in Super Bowl LII, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles.
What was the final score of Super Bowl LII?
Answer: Eagles 41–33 Patriots
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII with a final score of 41–33.
Who was the referee for Super Bowl LII?
Answer: Gene Steratore
Explanation: Gene Steratore served as the referee for Super Bowl LII.
What was the game attendance for Super Bowl LII?
Answer: 67,612
Explanation: Super Bowl LII had a game attendance of 67,612 spectators.
The Buffalo Bills ended a playoff drought dating back to 2004 by qualifying for the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Buffalo Bills' playoff drought ended in 2017–18, marking their first appearance since 1999, not 2004.
The 2017–18 postseason was the first since 2008–09 to not feature Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2017–18 postseason indeed marked the first time since 2008–09 that Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers were not featured.
The New England Patriots extended an NFL record by reaching their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game.
Answer: False
Explanation: The New England Patriots extended their NFL record by reaching their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game, not their fifth.
The Philadelphia Eagles snapped a 57-year championship drought by winning their first Super Bowl era championship.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl LII ended a 57-year championship drought, securing their first Super Bowl era championship.
Marcus Mariota's achievement of throwing and catching a touchdown pass to himself was the first such instance in NFL regular season history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Marcus Mariota's unique touchdown was the first in a postseason game since at least 1950, not the first in regular season history.
The Kansas City Chiefs extended a league record with their sixth consecutive home playoff loss against the Titans.
Answer: True
Explanation: The loss to the Titans marked the Kansas City Chiefs' sixth consecutive home playoff loss, extending a league record.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum had not hosted a Rams playoff game since the 1993 NFL season.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum had not hosted a Rams playoff game since the 1978 NFL season, not 1993.
The Buffalo Bills' appearance in the 2017–18 playoffs ended a drought that began after the 1999 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Buffalo Bills' appearance in the 2017–18 playoffs indeed ended a long drought, marking their first playoff appearance since 1999.
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano set a new NFL record for the longest field goal in postseason history with a 58-yard kick.
Answer: False
Explanation: Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano tied, but did not set a new, NFL record for the longest field goal in postseason history with his 58-yard kick.
Tom Brady became the oldest quarterback to lead his team to victory in a postseason game at 40 years and 163 days old.
Answer: True
Explanation: Tom Brady set an NFL postseason record by becoming the oldest quarterback to lead his team to victory at 40 years and 163 days old.
The game between Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota set an NFL postseason record for the smallest age difference between opposing quarterbacks.
Answer: False
Explanation: The game between Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota set an NFL postseason record for the *largest* age difference between opposing quarterbacks, not the smallest.
Ben Roethlisberger's 469 passing yards in the Jaguars-Steelers game were the highest total in NFL postseason history at the time.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ben Roethlisberger's 469 passing yards were the second-highest total in NFL postseason history at the time, not the highest.
The Philadelphia Eagles remained unbeaten in playoff matchups against the Vikings after the NFC Championship game.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following the NFC Championship game, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their unbeaten record in playoff matchups against the Minnesota Vikings.
Which team broke a playoff drought dating back to 1999 by qualifying for the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: Buffalo Bills
Explanation: The Buffalo Bills ended a playoff drought that began after the 1999 season by qualifying for the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
Which prominent player and team were notably absent from the 2017–18 NFL postseason for the first time since 2008–09?
Answer: Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers
Explanation: The 2017–18 postseason was the first since 2008–09 to not feature Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
What NFL record did the New England Patriots extend during the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: Reaching a seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game
Explanation: The New England Patriots extended their NFL record by reaching a seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game.
What historical achievement did the Philadelphia Eagles accomplish in the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: Snapped a 57-year championship drought and claimed their first Super Bowl era championship
Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles snapped a 57-year championship drought by winning their first Super Bowl era championship.
What unique historical achievement did Marcus Mariota accomplish in the Titans-Chiefs Wild Card game?
Answer: Became the first quarterback since at least 1950 to throw and catch a touchdown pass to himself in a postseason game.
Explanation: Marcus Mariota became the first quarterback since at least 1950 to throw and catch a touchdown pass to himself in a postseason game.
What record did the Kansas City Chiefs extend with their loss in the Wild Card game against the Titans?
Answer: Most consecutive home playoff losses.
Explanation: The Kansas City Chiefs extended a league record with their sixth consecutive home playoff loss.
When was the last time the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted a Rams playoff game before the 2017–18 season?
Answer: 1978 NFL season
Explanation: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum had not hosted a Rams playoff game since the 1978 NFL season prior to the 2017–18 playoffs.
What was significant about the Buffalo Bills' appearance in the 2017–18 playoffs?
Answer: It was their first playoff appearance since 1999.
Explanation: The Buffalo Bills' appearance in the 2017–18 playoffs marked their first since 1999, ending a significant drought.
What NFL record did Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano tie in the Saints-Panthers Wild Card game?
Answer: Longest field goal in postseason history.
Explanation: Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano tied the NFL record for the longest field goal in postseason history with a 58-yard kick.
What historical record did Tom Brady set in the Patriots-Titans Divisional game?
Answer: Oldest quarterback to lead his team to victory in a postseason game.
Explanation: Tom Brady became the oldest quarterback to lead his team to victory in a postseason game at 40 years and 163 days old.
What unique age-related record was set by quarterbacks Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota in their Divisional matchup?
Answer: Largest age difference between opposing quarterbacks.
Explanation: The game between Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota set an NFL postseason record for the largest age difference between opposing quarterbacks.
What historical distinction did Ben Roethlisberger achieve in the Jaguars-Steelers game despite his team losing?
Answer: He threw for five touchdowns in a losing effort.
Explanation: Ben Roethlisberger became the first NFL quarterback in a playoff game to throw for five touchdowns in a losing effort.
What was the Eagles' playoff record against the Vikings after the NFC Championship game?
Answer: The Eagles remained unbeaten in playoff matchups against the Vikings.
Explanation: After the NFC Championship game, the Eagles remained unbeaten in playoff matchups against the Vikings.
Super Bowl LII was the highest-viewed game of the 2017–18 NFL playoffs, attracting 103.4 million viewers.
Answer: True
Explanation: Super Bowl LII was indeed the highest-viewed game of the playoffs, attracting 103.4 million viewers.
ESPN had exclusive national coverage of Super Bowl LII.
Answer: False
Explanation: NBC, not ESPN, had exclusive national coverage of Super Bowl LII.
The AFC Championship Game was exclusively broadcast by Fox.
Answer: False
Explanation: The AFC Championship Game was exclusively broadcast by CBS, while Fox covered the NFC Championship Game.
How many viewers did Super Bowl LII attract, making it the highest-viewed game of the 2017–18 NFL playoffs?
Answer: 103.4 million
Explanation: Super Bowl LII attracted 103.4 million viewers, making it the highest-viewed game of the 2017–18 NFL playoffs.
Which network had exclusive national coverage of Super Bowl LII?
Answer: NBC
Explanation: NBC had exclusive national coverage of Super Bowl LII.
Which network broadcast the AFC Championship Game exclusively?
Answer: CBS
Explanation: CBS had exclusive national coverage of the AFC Championship Game.
Who was the color commentator for the CBS broadcast of the AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars?
Answer: Tony Romo
Explanation: Tony Romo served as the color commentator for the CBS broadcast of the AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars.