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General

The Simpsons Funday Football‎

Special Information

Original Airdate:	December 9, 2024
Length:	3 hours 30 minutes
Channel:	Disney+ ESPN+
Special Guest Voices:	Drew Carter as himself Mina Kimes as herself Eli Manning as himself Peyton Manning as himself Dan Orlovsky as himself Stephen A. Smith as himself

The Simpsons Funday Football‎ is a The Simpsons special. It originally aired on Disney+ and ESPN+ on December 9, 2024. The special features commentary from Drew Carter, Mina Kimes, and Dan Orlovsky. Stephen A. Smith, Peyton Manning, and Eli Manning also make appearances.

Synopsis

"It is a football faceoff with Bart and the Cincinnati Bengals vs Homer and the Dallas Cowboys, live from Springfield. Homer and Bart lead their teams and sometimes play on the field while Marge and Lisa interview players during the game."

Plot

After seeing Bart playing games on his Funtendo Glitch and breaking it in half, Homer and Bart decide to play a football game together, with Bart and his friends versus Homer and his friends. After losing horribly due to his fitness, Homer falls asleep on the couch watching Monday Night Football and dreams that he is taking part in the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys football game.

Segments during the game include Bart prank calling Moe, Lisa and Marge interviewing the players for both teams, and Professor Frink explaining football terms and plays.

Players

Cincinnati Bengals

Dallas Cowboys

Trivia questions

Several trivia questions were asked on screen.

The Simpsons

Question	Answer	Episode
What city do Skinner and Chalmers drive to for an administrator's convention?	Cincinnati	"The Road to Cincinnati"
What is the name of the elephant Bart wins in a radio contest?	Stampy	"Bart Gets an Elephant"
What was the name of Homer's barbershop quartet?	The Be Sharps	"Homer's Barbershop Quartet"
What is the secret ingredient in the Flaming Moe cocktail?	Cough syrup	"Flaming Moe's"
What is Homer's mother's name?	Mona	"Mother Simpson"
What are the names of Marge's sisters?	Patty and Selma
What's the name of the Simpsons' pet dog?	Santa's Little Helper
In The Simpsons Movie, what happened to Springfield?	It had a dome put over it	The Simpsons Movie
Finish this Homer quote: It takes two to lie....	One to lie and one to listen	"Colonel Homer"
What's Marge's maiden name?	Bouvier
What does the J stand for in Homer J Simpson?	Jay	"D'oh-in' in the Wind"
What does Moe call Marge?	Midge
In which town do the Simpsons live?	Springfield
Who shot Mr. Burns in the two-part mystery episode?	Maggie Simpson	"Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)"
Who did Marge go to her high school's prom with?	Artie Ziff	"The Way We Was"
Who created The Simpsons?	Matt Groening
Which Prime Minister welcomed the Simpsons to England?	Tony Blair	"The Regina Monologues"
What is the name of the Principal at Springfield Elementary School?	Seymour Skinner

NFL

Question	Answer
Which NFL team completed the only perfect season, winning every game including the Super Bowl?	The 1972 Miami Dolphins
Which NFL quarterback holds the record for the most career passing yards?	Tom Brady (89,214 Yards)
Which two NFL teams played in the first Monday Night Football game on September 21st, 1970?	The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns

NFL Next Gen Stats

Question	Answer
What is the average time to throw of an NFL pass from snap to pass?	2.77 Seconds
What is the fastest recorded speed by a ball carrier in the next gen stats era (since 2016)?	23.09 MPH (Raheem Mostert in Week 2, 2020)
How often does the average NFL defense blitz (i.e., five-plus pass rushers) on pass plays during the 2024 season?	28.5%

The Simpsons X NFL

Question	Answer
In the episode, "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" (aired January 31, 1999), Homer and friends attend the Super Bowl between which two NFL teams?	The Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons
What's the team name of the football team in The Simpsons?	The Springfield Atoms
Which hall of fame NFL quarterback guest starred in the episode, "Bart Star" (aired November 9, 1997)?	Joe Namath
In the episode "Lisa the Greek", Lisa Simpson correctly predicts the result of which Super Bowl?	Super Bowl XXVI
In the episode, "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" (aired January 31, 1999), which NFL team's cheerleaders are featured during the Super Bowl?	The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Which NFL players guest starred in the episode, "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass" (aired February 6, 2005)?	Tom Brady and Warren Sapp

TV airing

The special will also air on TV. On NFL Network Tuesday at 12:15am, on Disney Channel and Disney XD on Wednesday at 8:00pm, on FX Wednesday at 11:00pm, and on FXX on Friday at 6:00pm. NFL Network will be the only one airing it fully, while the others will be a 1-hour highlights version.^[1]

References

↑ AnimatedPlus' Twitter - "TV airings"

Promo videos

view • talk • edit • past Special episodes

1989	Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
1991	Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake • Black or White
1992	The Oprah Winfrey Show
1995	Homer and Bart visiting NFL on FOX
2004	The Simpsons Quiz Show • The Simpsons' Christmas Message
2007	The Simpsons Judge American Idol • Homer Introduces American Idol • Homer's Monologue on The Tonight Show
2008	The Simpsons Ride • Homer's Colonoscopy • Late Show Top Ten List
2009	Homer Congratulates Huell!
2010	The Simpsons SU2C PSA • Late Show Top Ten List
2012	FOX's 25th Anniversary Special • The Longest Daycare • Homer Votes 2012 • Debate Reaction • A Message from Springfield Republican Party Headquarters • Mr. Burns Endorses Romney • Late Show Top Ten List • Fiscal Cliff
2013	Maggie Sucks • Oscar-Nominated • Homer Shake • We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons
2014	Super Bowl Promo • Simpsons Ice Bucket Challenge • Willie's Views on Scottish Independence • The Simpsons Take the Bowl • The Simpsons Guy
2015	Pixel Couch Gag Submission • Marge Simpson's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
2016	Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500 • Pokémon Now? • Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 • Homer Simpson vs. Sydney Opera House • Jimmy Kimmel Live! • Homer Votes 2016
2017	Happy Daytona Day • Moe Live Tweets! • A Public Announcement About the Eclipse • Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson • A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico
2018	MLB on Fox Postseason
2019	Welcome to the Family, The Simpsons! • Everybody Smile
2020	Playdate with Destiny • Dear Class of 2020 • Homer Peabody Award Speech • Disney Investor Day 2020
2021	The Force Awakens from Its Nap • Homer Simpson Conducts Conan's TBS Exit Interview • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki • Balenciaga • Plusaversary • Te Deseo Lo Mejor
2022	When Billie Met Lisa • Welcome to the Club • Feliz Navidad
2023	Rogue Not Quite One
2024	May the 12th Be with You • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year • The Simpsons Funday Football‎

[1] AnimatedPlus' Twitter - "TV airings"

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