NFL Week 1 Nears 791-Point Record as Broncos-Chiefs Need 42 to Break It
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 14
NFL Week 1 Nears 791-Point Record as Broncos-Chiefs Need 42 to Break It
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 14
Summary
750 points through 15 games left the NFL's Week 1 scoring total just 41 shy of the all-time record, putting Monday night's Broncos-Chiefs game in position to set a new mark.
Mike Tomlin tied the surge to modern preparation, saying fewer padded practices and more skill-focused drills leave defenses with less time to tackle and shed blocks.
Tomlin has also argued mobile quarterbacks gain an early-season edge because defenders are not allowed to tackle quarterbacks in practice.
Rule tweaks aimed at boosting offense have reinforced the trend, and the league is poised to celebrate a record-setting opening week if the finale reaches 42 points.