The American football tournament that occurred from January 8 to February 6, 2011, was officially known as the National Football League playoffs for the 2010 season.

Answer: True

The source explicitly states that the tournament from January 8 to February 6, 2011, was officially known as the National Football League playoffs for the 2010 season.

A total of 10 teams participated in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, and 12 games were played throughout the tournament.

Answer: False

The source indicates that 12 teams participated and 11 games were played in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, not 10 teams and 12 games.

The New Orleans Saints were the defending champions entering the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: True

The source confirms that the New Orleans Saints were the defending champions entering the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

The 2010–11 NFL playoffs marked the first postseason in NFL history to include a team with a losing record.

Answer: False

The 2010–11 NFL playoffs marked only the second postseason in NFL history to include a team with a losing record, and the first to do so following a full regular season.

The 2010–11 NFL playoffs marked the second time since the 1979 NFL season that neither of the number one playoff seeds advanced to their conference's respective championship game.

Answer: True

The source confirms that this was the second instance since the 1979 NFL season where neither of the number one playoff seeds advanced to their conference's championship game.

The New England Patriots were the #1 seed in the AFC, and the Atlanta Falcons were the #1 seed in the NFC for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: True

The source confirms that the New England Patriots were the #1 seed in the AFC and the Atlanta Falcons were the #1 seed in the NFC.

The New York Jets were the #6 wild card seed in the NFC for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: False

The New York Jets were the #6 wild card seed in the AFC, while the Green Bay Packers were the #6 wild card seed in the NFC.

Fox broadcast all AFC playoff games in the United States during the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: False

CBS televised the remaining AFC playoff games, while Fox broadcast the rest of the NFC games and Super Bowl XLV. NBC broadcast the first two Wild Card games.

The New York Jets were the NFC conference runner-up in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: False

The New York Jets were the AFC conference runner-up, while the Chicago Bears were the NFC conference runner-up.

What was the official title of the American football tournament that took place from January 8 to February 6, 2011?

Answer: The National Football League playoffs for the 2010 season

The source explicitly identifies the tournament as the National Football League playoffs for the 2010 season.

How many teams participated and how many games were played in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: 12 teams, 11 games

According to the source, a total of 12 teams participated and 11 games were played in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Who were the defending champions entering the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints were the defending champions entering the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

What unusual circumstance regarding team records occurred in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: It marked only the second postseason in NFL history to include a team with a losing record, and the first to do so following a full regular season.

The 2010–11 NFL playoffs included a team with a losing record, the Seattle Seahawks, marking a rare occurrence in NFL history.

What was a significant outcome regarding the number one playoff seeds in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: Neither of the number one playoff seeds advanced to their conference's respective championship game.

The 2010–11 NFL playoffs marked the second time since the 1979 NFL season that neither of the number one playoff seeds advanced to their conference's championship game.

Which teams were the #1 seeds in the AFC and NFC for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: New England Patriots (AFC) and Atlanta Falcons (NFC)

The New England Patriots were the #1 seed in the AFC, and the Atlanta Falcons were the #1 seed in the NFC.

Who was the #6 wild card seed in the NFC for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers were the #6 wild card seed in the NFC for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Which television network broadcast the first two Wild Card playoff games in the United States?

Answer: NBC

NBC broadcast the first two Wild Card playoff games in the United States.

Who were the conference runners-up in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: New York Jets (AFC) and Chicago Bears (NFC)

The Chicago Bears were the NFC conference runner-up, and the New York Jets were the AFC conference runner-up.

The new postseason overtime rules, which allowed for a second possession if the first team scored a field goal, were utilized in at least one game during the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

Answer: False

Although new postseason overtime rules were in effect, none of the playoff games in the 2010–11 season went into overtime, so these rules were not utilized.

Only division winners qualify for the NFL playoffs, with no wild card spots available.

Answer: False

Within each conference, the four division winners and the top two non-division winners with the best overall regular season records qualify for the playoffs, meaning wild card spots are available.

In the NFL playoffs, wild card teams are seeded 1–4 based on their overall won-lost-tied record.

Answer: False

Wild card teams are seeded 5–6, while division winners are seeded 1–4 based on their overall record.

The 1 and 2 seeds from each conference receive a first-round bye in the wild-card playoffs.

Answer: True

The source states that the 1 and 2 seeds from each conference receive a first-round bye in the wild-card playoffs.

In the divisional playoffs, the number 1 seed hosts the second-best surviving seed from the first round.

Answer: False

In the divisional playoffs, the number 1 seed hosts the worst-surviving seed from the first round, not the second-best.

What was a key feature of the new postseason overtime rules in effect for the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: If the coin toss winner scores a field goal on its first possession, the other team gets a possession.

The new postseason overtime rules stipulated that if the coin toss winner scores a field goal on its first possession, the other team would get a possession.

How do teams qualify for the NFL playoffs within each conference?

Answer: The four division winners and the top two non-division winners with the best overall regular season records qualify.

Within each conference, playoff qualification is granted to the four division winners and the two non-division winners with the best regular season records.

How are wild card teams seeded in the NFL playoffs?

Answer: They are seeded 5–6.

Wild card teams are seeded 5–6 in the NFL playoffs, following the 1–4 seeding for division winners.

Which seeds receive a first-round bye in the NFL wild-card playoffs?

Answer: The 1 and 2 seeds from each conference.

The 1 and 2 seeds from each conference receive a first-round bye in the wild-card playoffs.

How are matchups determined in the divisional playoffs for the number 1 seed?

Answer: The number 1 seed hosts the worst-surviving seed from the first round.

In the divisional playoffs, the number 1 seed hosts the worst-surviving seed from the first round.

The Seattle Seahawks, with a 7–9 record, became the first playoff team with a losing record to win a postseason game.

Answer: True

The source explicitly states that the Seattle Seahawks, with a 7–9 record, made history by becoming the first playoff team with a losing record to win a postseason game.

In the opening wildcard round of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, all four home teams had fewer wins than the away team.

Answer: False

In the opening wildcard round, three of the four home teams had fewer wins than the away team, not all four.

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card game with a final score of 41–36.

Answer: False

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New Orleans Saints 41–36 in the NFC Wild Card game.

Drew Brees set a postseason record with 39 completions in the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Answer: True

The source confirms that Drew Brees set a postseason record with 39 completions in the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The New York Jets defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card game with a game-winning touchdown as time expired.

Answer: False

The New York Jets defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a Nick Folk 32-yard field goal as time expired, not a game-winning touchdown.

The AFC Wild Card game against the New York Jets was Peyton Manning's final game in a Colts uniform.

Answer: True

The source states that the AFC Wild Card game against the New York Jets was Peyton Manning's final game in a Colts uniform.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game, ending their playoff losing streak.

Answer: False

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 30–7, extending the Chiefs' playoff losing streak to seven consecutive games.

Joe Flacco became the first Ravens quarterback ever to throw for over 300 yards in a playoff game against the Chiefs.

Answer: False

Joe Flacco became the first Ravens quarterback ever to throw multiple touchdown passes in a playoff game, completing 265 yards, not necessarily over 300 yards.

The Green Bay Packers never trailed in their NFC Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Answer: True

The source states that the Green Bay Packers never trailed in their NFC Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

The NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks was played indoors at Qwest Field.

Answer: False

The NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks was played in cloudy weather with a temperature of 40°F (4°C) at Qwest Field, indicating it was played outdoors.

The AFC Wild Card game between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts was played with the retractable roof closed.

Answer: True

The source states that the AFC Wild Card game between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts was played with the retractable roof closed at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The AFC Wild Card game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was played in clear weather with a temperature of 26°F (-3°C).

Answer: False

The AFC Wild Card game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was played in cloudy weather with a temperature of 26°F (-3°C).

Walt Anderson was the referee for the NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks.

Answer: False

Walt Coleman was the referee for the NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks, not Walt Anderson.

Which team with a losing record made history in the 2010–11 NFL playoffs by winning a postseason game?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks, with a 7–9 record, became the first playoff team with a losing record to win a postseason game.

How did away teams perform overall in the 2010 postseason?

Answer: They finished with a 6–4 record.

Away teams finished with a 6–4 record in the 2010 postseason.

What was the final score of the NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks 41 – 36 New Orleans Saints

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 41–36 in the NFC Wild Card game.

What individual postseason record did Drew Brees set in the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: Most completions in a postseason game (39)

Drew Brees set a postseason record with 39 completions in the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks.

How did the New York Jets secure their victory against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card game?

Answer: A Nick Folk 32-yard field goal as time expired.

The New York Jets secured their victory against the Indianapolis Colts with a Nick Folk 32-yard field goal as time expired.

What significant career event for Peyton Manning occurred during the AFC Wild Card game against the New York Jets?

Answer: It was his final game in a Colts uniform.

The AFC Wild Card game against the New York Jets was Peyton Manning's final game in a Colts uniform.

What was the outcome of the AFC Wild Card game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs?

Answer: Baltimore Ravens 30 – 7 Kansas City Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 30–7 in the AFC Wild Card game.

What individual record did Todd Heap set for the Ravens in the Wild Card game against the Chiefs?

Answer: Both A and B

Todd Heap set a franchise record with 10 receptions for 106 yards in a postseason game against the Chiefs.

What sealed the Green Bay Packers' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card game?

Answer: Tramon Williams' interception in the end zone with 33 seconds left.

Tramon Williams' interception in the end zone with 33 seconds left sealed the Green Bay Packers' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

What were the weather conditions for the NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: Cloudy and 40°F (4°C)

The NFC Wild Card game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks was played in cloudy weather with a temperature of 40°F (4°C).

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff game with a final score of 31–24.

Answer: False

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 31–24 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game.

Aaron Rodgers had a nearly perfect performance in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, throwing for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown.

Answer: True

The source describes Aaron Rodgers' performance in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons as nearly perfect, with 366 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown.

Aaron Rodgers set an NFL postseason record by achieving 10 rushing touchdowns in his first three playoff games.

Answer: False

Aaron Rodgers set an NFL postseason record by achieving 10 touchdown passes in his first three playoff games, not rushing touchdowns.

The Seattle Seahawks mounted a successful late comeback to defeat the Chicago Bears in the NFC Divisional Playoff game.

Answer: False

The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 35–24, despite a late comeback attempt by Seattle, which ultimately fell short.

Jay Cutler joined Otto Graham as one of only two players ever to run and throw for multiple touchdowns in a playoff game during his first career playoff game.

Answer: True

The source confirms that Jay Cutler achieved this historical feat in his first career playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets in the AFC Divisional Playoff game, extending their regular season dominance.

Answer: False

The New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots 28–21 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game, avenging a significant regular season loss.

Tom Brady's interception in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Jets ended his NFL record of 340 consecutive passes without a touchdown.

Answer: False

Tom Brady's interception ended his NFL record of 340 consecutive passes without an interception, not without a touchdown.

The NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons was played indoors.

Answer: True

The source confirms that the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons was played indoors at the Georgia Dome.

What play secured the Pittsburgh Steelers' victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Playoff?

Answer: A 58-yard completion to Antonio Brown setting up Rashard Mendenhall's 2-yard touchdown run.

Rashard Mendenhall's 2-yard touchdown run, set up by a 58-yard completion to Antonio Brown, secured the Steelers' victory.

What was Aaron Rodgers' performance like in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons?

Answer: He had a nearly perfect performance, throwing for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown.

Aaron Rodgers had a nearly perfect performance, throwing for 366 yards and three touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown.

What NFL postseason record did Aaron Rodgers set during the Divisional Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons?

Answer: 10 touchdown passes in his first three playoff games.

Aaron Rodgers set an NFL postseason record by achieving 10 touchdown passes in his first three playoff games.

How did the Chicago Bears start their NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: Chicago dominated early, scoring 28 unanswered points.

The Chicago Bears dominated early in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, scoring 28 unanswered points.

What historical achievement did Jay Cutler accomplish in his first career playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: He joined Otto Graham as one of only two players ever to run and throw for multiple touchdowns in a playoff game.

Jay Cutler joined Otto Graham as one of only two players ever to run and throw for multiple touchdowns in a playoff game.

What was the outcome of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the New York Jets and New England Patriots?

Answer: New York Jets 28 – 21 New England Patriots

The New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 28–21 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game.

What NFL record did Tom Brady's interception end during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New York Jets?

Answer: His NFL record of consecutive passes without an interception at 340.

Tom Brady's interception ended his NFL record of 340 consecutive passes without an interception.

Which Divisional Playoff game was played indoors, unaffected by external weather?

Answer: NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons

The NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons was played indoors at the Georgia Dome.

The Green Bay Packers' defense was pivotal in their NFC Championship victory, intercepting three passes and knocking out the starting quarterback.

Answer: True

The source highlights the pivotal role of the Green Bay Packers' defense in their NFC Championship victory, including three interceptions and knocking out the starting quarterback.

By winning the NFC Championship game, the Green Bay Packers became the first #6 seed from any conference to advance to the Super Bowl.

Answer: False

The Green Bay Packers became the first NFC #6 seed to advance to the Super Bowl, but they were the second #6 seed overall, following the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers.

B. J. Raji's 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in the NFC Championship game made him the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown.

Answer: True

The source confirms that B. J. Raji, at 338 pounds, became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown with his interception return.

Jay Cutler decided to bench himself from the NFC Championship game due to his MCL sprain, leading to criticism from other NFL players.

Answer: False

While Jay Cutler's exit led to criticism, the decision to bench him was made by the medical and training staff due to an MCL sprain, not by Cutler himself.

The New York Jets overcame an early 24–0 deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game.

Answer: False

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Jets 24–19, holding off the Jets' comeback rally after an early 24–0 lead.

As of 2025, the 2010–11 AFC Championship game between the Jets and Steelers remains the most recent playoff game for the New York Jets.

Answer: True

The source states that as of 2025, this game remains the Jets' most recent playoff appearance.

What was pivotal to the Green Bay Packers' victory in the NFC Championship game against the Chicago Bears?

Answer: Their defense, which knocked out Jay Cutler and intercepted three passes, including a pick-six by B. J. Raji.

The Green Bay Packers' defense was pivotal in their NFC Championship victory, knocking out Jay Cutler and intercepting three passes, including a pick-six by B. J. Raji.

What historical milestone did the Green Bay Packers achieve by winning the NFC Championship game?

Answer: They became the first NFC #6 seed to advance to the Super Bowl.

By winning the NFC Championship game, the Green Bay Packers became the first NFC #6 seed to advance to the Super Bowl.

What was significant about B. J. Raji's interception return for a touchdown in the NFC Championship game?

Answer: He became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown.

B. J. Raji's 18-yard interception return for a touchdown made him the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown.

What was the controversy surrounding Jay Cutler's injury and exit from the NFC Championship game?

Answer: He sparked a social media attack from other NFL players criticizing him for not returning, though the decision was made by medical staff.

Jay Cutler's injury and exit from the NFC Championship game sparked criticism from other NFL players, despite the decision being made by medical staff due to an MCL sprain.

What was the early lead for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game against the New York Jets?

Answer: 24-0

The Pittsburgh Steelers jumped to an early 24–0 lead in the AFC Championship game against the New York Jets.

As of 2025, what is a notable historical fact about the 2010–11 AFC Championship game between the Jets and Steelers?

Answer: It remains the Jets' most recent playoff game and the latest AFC Championship Game to not feature either the New England Patriots or the Kansas City Chiefs.

As of 2025, this game is notable for being the Jets' most recent playoff appearance and the latest AFC Championship Game without the Patriots or Chiefs.

What were the weather conditions for the AFC Championship game between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers?

Answer: Partly cloudy with a temperature of 15°F (-9°C)

The AFC Championship game between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers was played in partly cloudy weather with a temperature of 15°F (-9°C).

Super Bowl XLV, the championship round of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Answer: False

Super Bowl XLV was held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as specified in the source material.

The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged as the champion of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, defeating the Green Bay Packers.

Answer: False

The Green Bay Packers emerged as the champion of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.

The Green Bay Packers were the first #6 seed overall to reach the Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLV.

Answer: False

The Green Bay Packers were the first NFC representative to be a #6 seed and only the second #6 seed overall to reach the Super Bowl, the first being the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Super Bowl XLV was the first Super Bowl meeting between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Answer: True

The source confirms that Super Bowl XLV marked the first Super Bowl meeting between these two historic franchises.

Super Bowl XLV had an attendance of exactly 100,000 spectators at Cowboys Stadium.

Answer: False

The game attendance for Super Bowl XLV was 103,219 spectators, not exactly 100,000.

Super Bowl XLV was played outdoors in Arlington, Texas, under clear skies.

Answer: False

Super Bowl XLV was played with the retractable roof closed at Cowboys Stadium, indicating it was an indoor game.

Where was Super Bowl XLV, the championship round of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs, held?

Answer: Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Super Bowl XLV was held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Which team emerged as the champion of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers emerged as the champion of the 2010–11 NFL playoffs.

What was notable about the Green Bay Packers' seeding in Super Bowl XLV?

Answer: They were the first NFC representative to be a #6 seed and only the second #6 seed overall to reach the Super Bowl.

The Green Bay Packers made history as the first NFC representative to be a #6 seed and only the second #6 seed overall to reach the Super Bowl.

What was the final score of Super Bowl XLV?

Answer: Green Bay Packers 31 – 25 Pittsburgh Steelers

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 31–25 in Super Bowl XLV.

What was the game attendance for Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium?

Answer: 103,219 spectators

The game attendance for Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium was 103,219 spectators.

Who was the referee for Super Bowl XLV?

Answer: Walt Anderson

Walt Anderson was the referee for Super Bowl XLV.