What Was the Highest Scoring NFL Game?
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The highest scoring NFL game ever was the New York Giants vs. the Washington Redskins in 1966, with a final score of 72-41.
The Highest Scoring Game in NFL History
The highest scoring game in NFL history was a regular season game between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins on November 27, 1966. The final score was 72-41 in favor of the Giants.
This game featured some of the most prolific offensive players in NFL history, including future Hall of Famers Bart Starr, Jerry Rice, and Emmitt Smith. The Giants’ offense was spearheaded by quarterback Y.A. Tittle, who completed 36 of 54 passes for 505 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Redskins’ offense was led by quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who completed 25 of 41 passes for 493 yards and 5 touchdowns.
This game is also notable for being the only time in NFL history that 2 teams scored 40+ points in the same game.
The Second Highest Scoring Game in NFL History
On November 27, 1966, the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants met for what would become the second highest scoring game in NFL history. The final score was Colts 59, Giants 47. Colts wide receiver Jimmy Orr set a then-record by catching five touchdown passes, three of which came in the fourth quarter to help his team seal the victory. The 116 total points scored by both teams was also a record at the time.
The Third Highest Scoring Game in NFL History
The third highest scoring game in NFL history was played on November 27, 1966, between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. The final score was 72-41, in favor of the Giants.
This game was a rematch of a highly anticipated game played earlier in the season, which the Giants won 49-34. The rematch lived up to the hype, as the two teams combined for 113 points.
The Giants were led by quarterback placekicker Alex Webster, who accounted for all six of his team’s touchdowns. The Redskins were led by running back Bobby Mitchell, who had three touchdowns in the losing effort.
The Fourth Highest Scoring Game in NFL History
On November 27, 1966, the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys played what was then the fourth highest scoring game in NFL history. The Packers won, 48-47.
The Fifth Highest Scoring Game in NFL History
In NFL history, there have been 24 games in which supports scored 50 points or more. The highest scoring of these games was the December 5, 1983 contest between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, in which the winning Redskins scored 61 points while the losing Giants tallied just 7. This lopsided victory was due in large part to Washington’s success on special teams, as they returned 4 kicks for touchdowns.
