Q: The Dolphins opened the regular season in the annual Thursday NFL Kickoff Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7.  Even though newly acquired QB Daunte Culpepper was doing a pretty good job on the pass and RB Ronnie Brown provided a touchdown, the Dolphins trailed 14-10 going into the second half, until Brown got another rushing touchdown.  Unfortunately, an 87-yard touchdown pass to Steeler tight end Heath Miller and a 42-yard interception return by ROLB Joey Porter sealed the Dolphins' fate. Head coach Nick Saban attempted to challenge Miller's touchdown reception on the grounds that he stepped out of bounds before reaching the goal line (which television replays proved was correct), however, officials failed to see Saban throw the red flag before the Steelers kicked the extra point, and the Dolphins were unable to challenge the call. Of more concern than simply the loss was the performance of the Dolphins' prized offseason acquisition. Daunte Culpepper threw two interceptions, and floated several passes that were almost intercepted. This performance has sparked debate as to whether he will be able to return to his 2004 form or if he will have a repeat of his terrible 2005 campaign. One positive from the game was slot WR Wes Welker. He had 67 yards receiving and set up the first TD for Miami.
Which players scored touchdowns of at least 40 yards?
A: Heath Miller

Q: After losing to the Seahawks on the road, the 49ers went home to take on the Rams.  In the first quarter the Rams scored first when Todd Gurley ran for a 3-yard touchdown to make it 7-0.  The Niners managed to tie it up when Brian Hoyer ran for a 9-yard touchdown to make it 7-7.  The Rams moved back into the lead when Jared Goff found Gurley on a 7-yard pass to make it 14-7.  In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead when Greg Zuerlein kicked a 48-yard field goal to make it 17-7.  Though the Niners would come within 4 with 2 field goals of their own kicked by Robbie Gould:  from 36 and 48 yards out to make the score 17-10 and then 17-13.  Gurley then put the Rams up by double digits at halftime when he ran for a 2-yard touchdown to make it 24-13.  In the third quarter Zuerlein kicked a 19-yard field goal to make it 27-13 Rams.  The Niners then came within a touchdown when Carlos Hyde ran for one from a yard out.  Though the Rams would move up by 2 touchdowns again when Goff found Sammy Watkins on a 1-yard pass to make it 34-20.  In the fourth quarter, the Niners came within 8 when Garrett Celek caught a 1-yard pass from Hoyer (with a failed PAT) to make it 34-26.  Though again, the Rams moved up by double digits when Goff and Watkins connected again on a 13-yard pass to make it 41-26.  Finally, the Niners were able to come within two points with two more touchdowns:  Trent Taylor caught a pass from Hoyer 3 yards out to make it 41-33. In conclusion, Hyde ran for another 1-yard touchdown (with a failed 2-point conversion) to make the final score 41-39.
How many yards was the shortest field goal?
A: 19

Q: At the time of this game, northern New Jersey (and, indeed, a vast majority of the BosWash area) was recovering from the widespread damage and power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Played just days after the storm made landfall on the east coast, the blackouts and flooding even affected the visiting Steelers' travel schedule, and the team would be forced to fly into the area on the morning of the contest as opposed to the usual day beforehand. Both teams traded possessions through the first quarter before Steelers' wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger three minutes into the second period. A Shaun Suisham extra point gave the Steelers a 7-0 lead. The hometown Giants answered, tying up the game with a 1-yard run by Andre Brown. Shortly after, with around five minutes remaining in the half, New York's Osi Umenyiora was able to knock the ball from Roethlisberger's hand as the quarterback was attempting a pass. Giants linebacker Michael Boley took full advantage of the turnover, scooping up the fumble and giving the Giants a 14-7 lead on a 70-yard touchdown return. The Steelers were able to put together a final drive of the half, and a 30-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham narrowed the Giants' lead to four points at the half. Seven minutes into the third quarter, Giants' kicker Lawrence Tynes extended the home team's lead by three via a 50-yard field goal. With a minute to go in the period, Tynes would successfully convert a 23-yard attempt and give the Giants a ten-point lead with a quarter to play. A 51-yard touchdown pass from Roethlisberger to Mike Wallace would cut into the Giants' lead less than a minute into the fourth. New York would fail to accumulate any further points in the contest and, despite a botched fake field goal attempt by the Steelers, a 1-yard touchdown run by Pittsburgh back Isaac Redman gave the Steelers the lead and, eventually, the win.
Which players had 1-yard touchdowns?
A: Isaac Redman

Q: Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Panthers came home for an NFC South rematch with the Atlanta Falcons. Veteran QB Vinny Testaverde would get the start. In the first quarter, Carolina trailed early as Falcons RB Warrick Dunn getting a 30-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Panthers took the lead with CB Ken Lucas returning a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown, while kicker John Kasay managed to get a 29-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Atlanta tied the game with kicker Morten Andersen getting a 36-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons regained the lead with Andersen kicking a 47-yard field goal. Carolina would reply with Kasay nailing a 31-yard field goal. Unfortunately, Atlanta sealed the win with QB Joey Harrington completing a 30-yard TD pass to TE Alge Crumpler. With the loss, not only did the Panthers fall to 4-5, but they even lost six-straight home games.
How many yards longer was John Kasay's longest field goal than his shortest?
A:
2