5 highest scoring teams of the 2021 NFL season so far

Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Odell Beckham Jr.
Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Odell Beckham Jr.

Entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season, all of the bye weeks have been completed. That means that all 32 NFL teams have played exactly 13 games. With the playing field now even, total points scored can be fairly compared. These five teams have scored more than any other so far this season.

Highest scoring NFL teams in 2021 season

#4 (tied) - Arizona Cardinals - 366 points scored

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals are the only team in the NFL ranked in the top five in scoring offense as well as scoring defense. Despite being without their superstar quarterback Kyler Murray for three games, they remain in the top five with total points scored this season. James Conner has a nose for the endzone this year, ranking second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns.

#4 (tied) - Los Angeles Rams - 366 points scored

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams feature one of the best passing attacks in the NFL. Quarterback Matthew Stafford ranks in the top three in passing yards and passing touchdowns, while wide receiver Cooper Kupp leads the entire NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns this season. Kupp is making a case for himself to win the Offensive Player of the Year award.


Also read: Do Rams' Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford make the best WR-QB duo in the NFL?


The NFL's highest scoring teams of the 2021 season

These teams have scored more total points than any other in the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Indianapolis Colts - 371 points scored

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor is the engine that drives the Indianapolis Colts offense. He currently leads the entire NFL in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. He has more than 300 additional rushing yards than any other player so far this season entering Week 15. He is the current favorite to win the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.


Also read: NFL Offensive Player of the Year 2021: Why Jonathan Taylor will win the award over Cooper Kupp


#2 - Dallas Cowboys - 380 points scored

Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot and Dak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot and Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys feature the most efficiently balanced offense in the NFL. They currently rank fourth in passing yards per game and sixth in rushing yards per game. They are one of only two teams to be ranked in the top ten in both those categories. Dak Prescott has slowed down a bit in recent weeks but is still among the candidates to win the NFL MVP award.

#1 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 410 points scored

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the top offense in the NFL this season. They lead all teams in total points, total yards and passing yards. Tom Brady has emerged as the clear favorite to win the 2021 NFL MVP award for his incredible efforts this season. He leads the entire NFL in passing yards by a wide margin while also accounting for the most touchdowns this season.

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