Q: In 2001, the Giants were eliminated from playoff contention on the next-to-last day of the season. Slugging shortstop Rich Aurilia put up stellar numbers (37 HR, 97 RBI, .324 BA) in support of Bonds, who once again gave fans something to cheer about with his single-season record 73 home runs, surpassing Mark McGwires 70 in 1998. The pitching staff was good but not great, with Russ Ortíz (17–9, 3.29) leading a staff that also had Liván Hernández (13–15, 5.24) and Kirk Rueter (14–12, 4.42). Shawn Estes and Mark Gardner had subpar years, but a notable late-season acquisition from the Pirates was superstar starter Jason Schmidt (7–1, 3.39). Robb Nen continued as a dominant closer (45 saves, 3.01 ERA).
How many years after Mark McGwires home run record did Bonds beat it?

A: 3


Q: The Vikings opened their season on the road against the St. Louis Rams and took the lead in the first half with a field goal in each quarter from 52 yards and 46 yards, respectively, from third-year kicker Blair Walsh and an eight-yard touchdown pass from Matt Cassel to Greg Jennings with 21 seconds left in the half, set up by an interception from Josh Robinson at the Rams' 35-yard line. The Rams struck back early in the third quarter with a field goal from Greg Zuerlein before Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson made the play of the game with a 67-yard touchdown run. The Vikings secured the game late in the fourth quarter as TE Kyle Rudolph connected with Cassel on a seven-yard touchdown pass, while Rudolph's former Notre Dame teammate Harrison Smith took an interception 81 yards for the Vikings' fourth touchdown of the game. Zuerlein added another field goal late in the game to make the final score 34-6 to the Vikings, their first road victory since week 16 of the 2012 season against the Houston Texans.
How many touchdowns were scored during the game?

A: 4


Q: Coming off their home win over the Raiders, the Texans flew to the University of Phoenix Stadium for the first time ever for a Week 5 interconference duel with the Arizona Cardinals.  Houston would trail in the first quarter as Cardinals running back Tim Hightower got a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, followed by quarterback Kurt Warner completing a 9-yard and a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.  Afterwards, the Texans began to rally as running back Chris Brown got a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.  Then, quarterback Matt Schaub would hook up with wide receiver Andre Johnson on an 11-yard and a 17-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.  However, Arizona would strike on two key plays.  First, Cardinals cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie would intercept a pass from Schaub and return it 49 yards.  Second, Arizona's defense held Houston's offense 1 yard out of the endzone three times.
how many yards did hightower get?

A: 1


Q: Looking for their first win of the season, the Dolphins traveled to Qualcomm Stadium to take on the San Diego Chargers. After a scoreless first quarter, Nate Kaeding hit a 25-yard field goal to score the first points of the game. Miami would answer with a 24-yard field goal to tie the game at halftime 3-3. Miami would then take the lead after a 23-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter. But the Chargers would retake the lead with a 5-yard touchdoun run by Philip Rivers. The Chargers would pull away in the fourth quarter with two Nate Kaeding field goals and a 31-yard interception return by safety Eric Weddle. The Dolphins would get a 14-yard touchdown run by Ricky Williams, but couldn't make a comeback. The Chargers won the game 23-13 as the Dolphins fell to 0-3. Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington left the game with a shoulder injury after being hit by linebacker Kevin Burnett and was out for the season. The Dolphins chose Chad Henne to lead the Dolphins for the rest of the season.
How many field goals did Nate Kaeding successfully convert?

A:
3