What’s the Most Points Scored in a NFL Game?
Contents
The most points ever scored in an NFL game was 75 by the Washington Redskins in a regular season game against the New York Giants in 1966.
Introduction
In professional football, the team that scores the most points in a game is the winner. Since the first official game in 1892, there have been some high-scoring offensive outings. In 1968, for example, the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts 49-21 in Super Bowl III. The most points scored in a regular season game came two years later when the Buffalo Bills defeated the San Diego Chargers 58-24.
The Highest Scoring Games in NFL History
In the history of the NFL, there have been some incredibly high scoring games. The most points ever scored in a game is 75, which happened in a regular season game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants in 1966. In terms of postseason games, the most points scored in a game is 73, which happened in a playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants in 2003.
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, December 16th, 2012
The New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins faced off in December of 2012 in what would become one of the highest scoring games in NFL history. The Patriots would win by a score of 59-28, with quarterback Tom Brady throwing for 5 TDs and Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill throwing for 3 TDs. This game featured 1,131 yards of total offense, the most ever in an NFL game.
San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants, November 12th, 2012
The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants faced off in 2012 in what would become the highest scoring game in NFL history. In a thrilling back-and-forth battle, the two teams combined for 114 points, with the 49ers ultimately coming out on top by a score of 72-41.
This game featured several spectacular individual performances, including Seven touchdown catches by 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice, who set an NFL record for most touchdown receptions in a single game. New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms also had an impressive day, completing 22 of 25 passes for 6 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
With such a high score, it’s no surprise that this game holds the record for most points scored by both teams in an NFL game.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants, December 9th, 2012
In a game for the ages, the New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 52-49 in a record-setting affair. The two teams combined for 101 points, the most in NFL history, and the final score was the highest ever in regulation.
The Giants took an early lead, but the Saints stormed back with 28 unanswered points to take a 28-14 lead into halftime. The Giants would not go away though, scoring 21 straight points of their own to take a 35-28 lead midway through the fourth quarter.
The Saints would not be denied though, as they scored 24 points in the final seven minutes of the game, including a dramatic touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Jimmy Graham with under a minute to play, to win it 52-49.
This was a truly historic game, as it set numerous NFL records and will go down as one of the greatest games ever played.
The Most Points Scored by One Team in a Single NFL Game
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season; the merger was completed in 1970.
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, September 29th, 2013
On September 29th, 2013, the New England Patriots scored a total of 52 points against the Buffalo Bills. This is the most points that any team has ever scored in a single NFL game. The Patriots went on to win the game by a score of 52-28.
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions, November 28th, 2013
On Thanksgiving Day in 2013, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 27-15. This was not only a victory for the Packers, but also a record-breaking game. With this win, the Packers set the record for the most points scored by one team in a single NFL game.
The Packers’ offense was relentless, scoring touchdown after touchdown. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the way, throwing for 327 yards and 3 touchdowns. Running back Eddie Lacy also had a great game, rushing for 100 yards and 1 touchdown. The Packers’ defense was also stellar, forcing 4 turnovers and sacking Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford 4 times.
This win was a turning point for the Packers, who went on to win their second consecutive NFC North title. It was also a sour moment for the Lions, who have not won a division title since 1993.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants, December 9th, 2012
On December 9th, 2012, the New Orleans Saints set the record for the most points scored by one team in an NFL game. The Saints beat the New York Giants 52-27. This record has not been broken since.
The Most Points Scored in an NFL Game by Both Teams Combined
In the NFL, the most points scored in a game by both teams combined is 75. This happened in a regular season game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants in 1966. The Redskins won the game by a score of 72-41.
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, December 16th, 2012
In 2012, the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins faced off in what would be one of the highest scoring games in NFL history. The Patriots would ultimately win the game by a score of 69-28. This game featured a total of 97 points, which is the most points scored by both teams in an NFL game.
San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants, November 12th, 2012
The 2012 San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants game was a classic offensive showdown. The final score was 49-3 in favor of the 49ers, but the game featured a combined total of 52 points, the most ever scored in an NFL game by both teams combined. The previous record was 48 points, set in 1948.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants, December 9th, 2012
In 2012, the New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 52-49 in a regular season game. This was the highest scoring game in NFL history, with both teams combined for 101 points. The Saints set the record for most points scored in a game by a single team, while the Giants had the second most points scored against them in a single game.
