Okay, listen up, because the NFL just kicked off and it’s already going absolutely wild. Through 15 games in Week 1, teams have collectively dropped an insane 750 points. That’s not just a lot of points; it’s a pinball machine level of scoring, and it means the all-time Week 1 scoring record is about to get absolutely shattered.
The Broncos-Chiefs Game Is Going To Be Historic
Think about it: 750 points have already hit the scoreboard, and we still have the Broncos and Chiefs set to battle it out on Monday night. This isn’t some small feat, either. That 750-point total is only 41 points shy of the all-time Week 1 record. You read that right: *only 41 points short*. That means if the Broncos and Chiefs combine for just 42 points or more, that record is GONE. Toast. History. We’re talking about a brand new benchmark being set on the very first week of the season. And after seeing games like the Bears dropping a massive 59 points in Charlotte, you gotta wonder if 42 is even a challenge for these teams.
Why Is The League So Scorching Hot Right Now?
So, what’s behind this offensive explosion right out of the gate? Former coach Mike Tomlin, who’s been around the league since 2006 as a defensive coordinator before coaching, shared some serious insights on NBC. He wasn’t coaching for the first time in a Week 1 game since that 2006 season, and his take makes a ton of sense. Tomlin pointed directly at how teams practice and prepare these days. He said there’s “less violence in team development” now. We’re talking way less padded practices, more drills geared toward pure skill development like 7-on-7 work. Defenses, according to Tomlin, just aren’t spending as much time shedding blocks and tackling like they were 25 years ago when he first broke into the league. He also mentioned that mobile quarterbacks have a huge edge early in the year because defenders are not allowed to tackle QBs in practice. Plus, let’s be real, the NFL has always loved high-scoring games. It’s just more exciting for everyone watching.
This record isn’t just a number; it’s a signal. With the Broncos and Chiefs ready to make history tonight, you have to wonder if this insane offensive output is the new normal. Get ready for some fireworks, because this Week 1 is showing us exactly what kind of season we’re in for.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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