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Debut Opponent Detective

Work backward from a debut opponent to identify the franchise.

10 questions. One point each. Unanswered questions score zero. Edition: 2026-09-04.

Question sheet (PDF)Answer key (PDF - spoilers)
1. My debut opponent was the Chicago Tigers and my first 1,000-yard rusher was John David Crow. Which franchise am I?
2. My debut opponent was the New York Titans and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Cookie Gilchrist. Which franchise am I?
3. My debut opponent was the Boston Patriots and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Floyd Little. Which franchise am I?
4. My debut opponent was the Minneapolis Marines and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Tony Canadeo. Which franchise am I?
5. My debut opponent was the Los Angeles Chargers and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Abner Haynes. Which franchise am I?
6. My debut opponent was the Oakland Raiders and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Larry Csonka. Which franchise am I?
7. My debut opponent was the Denver Broncos and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Jim Nance. Which franchise am I?
8. My debut opponent was the Buffalo Bills and my first 1,000-yard rusher was John Riggins. Which franchise am I?
9. My debut opponent was the New York Giants and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Steve Van Buren. Which franchise am I?
10. My debut opponent was the Brooklyn Dodgers and my first 1,000-yard rusher was Larry Brown. Which franchise am I?

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