Which NFL Team Scored the Most Points in 2017?

The answer may surprise you – it wasn’t the New England Patriots or the Green Bay Packers. In fact, the team that scored the most points in the 2017 NFL season was the Los Angeles Rams.

The Green Bay Packers

In the 2017 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers were the team that scored the most points. This was due to their high-powered offense that was led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers scored a total of 442 points, which was the most in the NFL.

The Green Bay Packers’ Regular Season

The Green Bay Packers scored the most points of any team in the NFL during the 2017 regular season. The Packers’ offense was led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 4,466 yards and 40 touchdowns. Rodgers was named the NFL MVP for his performance during the season.

The Packers’ leading receiver was Davante Adams, who caught 74 passes for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns. Running back Ty Montgomery also played a key role in the Packers’ offense, rushing for 457 yards and three touchdowns.

On defense, the Packers were led by linebacker Clay Matthews, who had 7 sacks. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix also had a strong season, intercepting five passes.

The Green Bay Packers’ Postseason

The Packers have been in the playoffs a total of 27 times, including 19 times in the NFL, and four times in the Super Bowl Era. They have an overall record of 34 wins and 26 losses (34–26), with a 20–16 record in NFL games and a 14–10 record in NFL playoff games. The Packers won their first ever NFL Championship game in 1929 and their first ever Super Bowl victory came in 1967. In 2010, the Packers won their fourth Super Bowl title, becoming only the second team to do so.

The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots scored the most points in the NFL in 2017. They averaged 28.6 points per game, which was 2.1 points more than the second-highest scoring team. The Patriots also had the best point differential in the league, as they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 points per game. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why the Patriots were so successful in 2017.

The New England Patriots’ Regular Season

The New England Patriots finished the 2017 NFL regular season with a record of 13-3, earning them the top seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots scored a total of 575 points during the season, the most of any team in the NFL. The second-highest scoring team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, who scored 496 points.

The New England Patriots’ Postseason

The New England Patriots have been to the playoffs a record 27 times in their history, and have won the AFC Championship Game a record 12 times. They have appeared in three Super Bowls in the past five years, winning two of them. In 2017, they scored the most points of any team in the NFL (538).

The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers were the highest scoring team in the NFL in 2017. They averaged 30.4 points per game. The New England Patriots were second, averaging 28.6 points per game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Regular Season

2017 was yet another successful season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they posted a 13-3 record and won their division for the third consecutive year. As has been the case for much of the past decade, the Steelers’ offense was one of the best in the league, ranking second in points scored. The unit was paced by superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown, who caught 101 passes for 1,533 yards and nine touchdowns. Running back Le’Veon Bell also had a terrific season, rushing for 1,291 yards and nine touchdowns while also catching 85 passes for 655 yards. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was once again very efficient, throwing for 4,251 yards and 28 touchdowns with just 14 interceptions.

The Steelers’ defense was also excellent in 2017, ranking fifth in points allowed. The unit was led by linebacker Ryan Shazier, who recorded 89 tackles despite missing the final 12 games of the season with a spine injury. Defensive end Cameron Heyward anchor’s the line, recording 12 sacks while also being named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. cornerback Joe Haden is also a Pro Bowler, as he had four interceptions and 18 pass breakups while being tasked with shutting down opposing team’s top receiver.

The Steelers entered the playoffs as the AFC’s second seed and had a bye in the Wild Card round. In the Divisional Round, they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 45-42 in a thrilling overtime victory. Brown caught seven passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while Bell rushed for 155 yards and two scores. Roethlisberger threw for 269 yards and five touchdowns in what was one of his best performances of the season. In the AFC Championship Game, the Steelers lost to eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 27-24 after a late field goal by Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Postseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) North division. They are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl titles, and hold the record for most AFC championships. The franchise was founded in 1933, and is the oldest franchise in the AFC.

The Steelers have won 6 Lombardi Trophies, more than any other NFL team since 1975 when they became famous for their “Steel Curtain” defense which led them to 4 Super Bowl victories in 6 years, an accomplishment no other team has matched since then. In 2017, they made it to the playoffs as a Wild Card team but lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round.

The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys’ Regular Season

The Dallas Cowboys finished the 2017 NFL regular season with a 13-3 record, good for the best record in the NFC. The Cowboys scored a total of 436 points during the season, an average of 27.3 points per game. That was the second-highest scoring average in the NFL, behind only the New England Patriots.

The Cowboys’ offense was led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 3,667 yards and 22 touchdowns. Running back Ezekiel Elliott was also a major contributor, rushing for 1,252 yards and nine touchdowns. Wide receiver Dez Bryant caught 66 passes for 879 yards and six touchdowns.

The Dallas defense was one of the best in the NFL, allowing an average of just 19.1 points per game. Linebacker Sean Lee was a key player on that side of the ball, recording 139 tackles and four sacks.

The Cowboys made it to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

The Dallas Cowboys’ Postseason

The Dallas Cowboys did not make the playoffs in 2017.

The Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons were the highest scoring team in the NFL in 2017, averaging 28.8 points per game. They were followed by the New England Patriots, who averaged 28.6 points per game. The Falcons scored a total of 540 points on the season, while the Patriots scored 536.

The Atlanta Falcons’ Regular Season

In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons had a record of 10-6, good for 2nd place in the NFC South. They scored an average of 22.1 points per game, which was 8th in the NFL. However, their opponents scored an average of 19.7 points per game against them, which was 5th in the NFL.

The Atlanta Falcons’ Postseason

The Atlanta Falcons had a great 2017, culminating in a trip to the playoffs. After winning their divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams, they narrowly lost to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, in the conference championship. The Falcons’ season came to an end, but they were one of the top teams in the NFL and will look to build on that success in 2018.