What Is The Most Points In A Nfl Game?

The most points ever scored in an NFL game is 79, by the Denver Broncos in their Week 11, 2013 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Broncos won that game by a score of 51-48.

Introduction

In American football, the winner of the game is the team that scores the most points. Points can be scored in a number of ways, including touchdowns, field goals, and safeties. The team that scores the most points in a game is said to have won by a margin of victory.

The National Football League (NFL) is the highest level of professional football in the United States. The league was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself as the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL consists of 32 teams split into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). Each conference is further split into four divisions: North, South, East, and West.

Most points scored in a game by one team

As of the 2020 NFL season, the record for most points scored in a game by one team is 74, set by the Denver Broncos in 2013. The Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 49-27.

Most points scored in a game by both teams

The record for the most points scored in an NFL game is held by the New Orleans Saints, who defeated the New York Giants 52-49 in 2015. In that game, the Saints scored 34 points in the first half, while the Giants scored 28. The second half was even more high-scoring, with the Saints adding 18 points and the Giants 21.

Most points scored in a game by one player

The most points scored in an NFL game by one player is 40, set by Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals in 1929. In that game, Nevers ran for four touchdowns, kicked four extra points, and also completed a 40-yard touchdown pass.

Most points scored in a game by a rookie

Most points scored in a game by a rookie: 49
This record is held by running back Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys, who scored against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016.

Most points scored in a game by a quarterback

In NFL history, the most points scored in a game by a quarterback is 45, which was accomplished by Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos in 2013. In that game, Manning completed 25 of 28 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens 49-27.

Most points scored in a game by a non-quarterback

The most points scored in an NFL game by a non-quarterback is eight, accomplished by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon in 2013.

Most points scored in a game by a wide receiver

The most points scored in a game by a wide receiver is 24, set by Billy “White Shoes” Johnson of the Houston Oilers in a 61-7 rout of the New England Patriots on December 12, 1983. In the game, Johnson caught four touchdown passes, ran for another score, and also returned a punt for a touchdown.

Most points scored in a game by a running back

In 2002, Priest Holmes of the Kansas City Chiefs scored 27 points against the Denver Broncos, the most points scored by a running back in a single game.

Most points scored in a game by a tight end

The most points scored in a game by a tight end is 30, which is held by three different players: Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, and Jimmy Graham. All three of these players accomplished this feat in the 2004 season.

Most points scored in a game by a defense/special teams

In 2002, the Baltimore Ravens set the record for the most points scored by a defense/special teams in a game with 49. This record was set against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was done in part because of 6 turnovers forced by the Ravens’ defense.

Most points scored in a game by a kicker

The most points scored in a game by a kicker is 26, achieved by Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019.

Most points scored in a game by a punter

In American football, the most points scored in a game by a punter is 30, which was accomplished by Ray Guy of the Oakland Raiders against the San Diego Chargers on September 28, 1980.

In that game, Guy had 12 punts for a total of 513 yards (42.8 yards/punt). His longest punt was for 63 yards. He also had two kickoffs for 108 yards (54 yards/kickoff), and two extra points for two points.

Conclusion

It is possible that there are still records out there that have not been discovered or reported. The bottom line is that if you want to know what the most points scored in an NFL game is, the answer is 183. If you want to know who currently holds the record for the most touchdowns in a career, that would be Jerry Rice with 208.