What Is The Most Scored Points In An NFL Game?
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The most points scored in an NFL game is 75, by the Miami Dolphins in a regular season game against the New England Patriots in December of 1972.
Most points in a game by one team
The most points scored in an NFL game by one team is 73, set by the Washington Redskins in a 1962 regular season game against the New York Giants. The game was played on November 18, 1962 and ended in a 73-0 victory for the Redskins.
Most points in a game by both teams
Most points in a game by both teams is 103. It happened in 1983 when the Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 72-41.
Most points in a game by one player
In any sport, there are always records that may never be broken. In the NFL, one of those records is the most points scored in a single game by one player. That record currently belongs to Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby, who scored 27 points against the Detroit Lions in 2013.
Crosby’s record-breaking performance came on the heels of a strong 2012 season in which he set an NFL record for most field goals made in a season (39). He was also named to the Pro Bowl and was named first-team All-Pro.
While Crosby’s 27 points are unlikely to ever be topped, there have been a few players who have come close. In 1998, Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam tied an NFL record by kicking five field goals in a game against the Oakland Raiders. Elam’s field goals were from 25, 46, 30, 38, and 19 yards out.
Most points in a game by one team in a single quarter
The most points scored by one team in a single quarter is 40, which was achieved by the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter of their game against the New England Patriots on December 24, 1972. The Dolphins went on to win the game by a score of 54-28.
Most points in a game by one team in a half
The most points ever scored by one team in a half is 49, by the Los Angeles Rams in the first half against the Washington Redskins on November 4, 1951. The Rams went on to win the game by a score of 70-21.
