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NFL Season Soars: Record Scoring and Winless Jets

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The National Football League (NFL) season is a quarter in, averaging 23.4 points per game—the highest since 2020.
A record 14 teams scored 40+ points in five weeks, including the Cowboys, Colts, and Ravens.
Saints earned their first win since 1998 with Spencer Rattler at quarterback.
Jets remain winless, the first team since 1933 without a takeaway in five games.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's scoring surge in 2020, averaging 24.8 points per game, marked the highest since 2015, with 14 teams scoring over 40 points in a week. This trend reflects a broader shift in offensive strategies that began in the early 2000s, significantly enhancing fan engagement and boosting broadcasting revenues, which have steadily increased over the years.

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Story summary

The National Football League (NFL) season is a quarter in, averaging 23.4 points per game—the highest since 2020.
A record 14 teams scored 40+ points in five weeks, including the Cowboys, Colts, and Ravens.
Saints earned their first win since 1998 with Spencer Rattler at quarterback.
Jets remain winless, the first team since 1933 without a takeaway in five games.

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