SPORTS
NFL Week 1 Set for Record Scoring in 2026 Season
lunes, 14 de septiembre de 2026
Fuente: theathletic.com
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The 2026 NFL season's opening week is on track to achieve the highest scoring since the 1970 merger, highlighted by the Bears' record 59 points against the Panthers.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is poised to be the highest-scoring opening week since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, with teams averaging 50.1 points per game before the Sunday Night Football matchup.
The Chicago Bears led the scoring frenzy, setting a franchise record with 59 points in their victory over the Carolina Panthers, contributing to a combined total of 96 points in that game, a record for a season opener.
Across the league, 10 teams scored over 30 points, matching the third-highest total for Week 1. Notable games included the Detroit Lions' narrow overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens' decisive victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
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