Edition No. 85 · Tue 15 Sept 2026 · Story 36 of 46

NFL Week 1 was a scoring frenzy. Which teams are for real?

The Athletic

NFL Week 1's twelve Sunday afternoon games averaged 53.75 points, putting the Week 1 scoring record within reach.

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