Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams was a historic one. However, not for reasons to be proud of. Sunday’s 37-point loss breaks a 12-year franchise record for the largest loss margin for the Broncos. While capping off what is an already devastating season for them. However, the 65-point scoring fiasco is nowhere near the most points scored in an NFL game.
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Bronco’s QB Russell Wilson aided his team’s downfall by throwing some fatal interceptions. The Rams seized every opportunity presented to them and were already 31-6 up by halftime. Somehow, Wilson and the Broncos snapped out of their bad form in the third quarter, stopping the Rams from scoring more than 3. Then, they went right back to how they were before, ending the game 51-14.
With the Broncos out of playoff contention, their next few games have virtually no meaning left to them. What was supposed to be a fight for pride has turned into an absolute bloodbath. With the incredibly expensive Russell Wilson failing to make a mark this season, fans will wonder what his game plan is for the next game. Hopefully, it does not include breaking the most points in a game record.
Washington Commanders: records that stand the test of times
The record for the most points goes to the November 27, 1966, regular season game between the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) and the New York Giants. Both teams scored a whopping 113 points combined, and the Redskins also scored a record high 72 points in a game. The record still stands, 56 years later, and only a handful of teams have ever come close to breaking it.
The game also saw the Redskins score 10 touchdowns, with a record 6 TDs from more than 30 yards. They also have the record for the most touchdowns in a game. The Los Angeles Rams have since equaled 10 touchdowns in a game. While the Indianapolis Colts managed to score 6 30+ yards touchdowns in 2014, against the Commanders themselves.
In an era where high-scoring games have become the norm, it is an incredible surprise that the 113-point record has not yet been broken. But one wouldn’t put their money on it standing for too long. With QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Tua Tagovailoa pairing up with talented receiving players like Travis Kelce, Stefon Diggs, and Tyreek Hill, A matchup between them can surely rake up the points.
