Has there ever been a 100-point NFL game? Ranking top 3 high-scoring games in history

Yes, there has been a 100-point NFL game in league history, and that game was played as far back as 1966. The game was between the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, and the final score was 72-41 in favor of Washington.

To complete an NFL game with such a scoreline, both teams must be on point offensively, which is exactly what transpired in Washington on that day. The Redskins offense was incredibly productive with their rushing and passing plays, scoring 10 touchdowns in four quarters.

The Giants weren't too awful either, scoring 41 points in response. The game's offensive speed culminated in a record-breaking score that has not been surpassed in the 56 years since. Washington's 72 points were also the second most by an NFL team in a single game.

Ranking top three high-scoring games in NFL history

Here are the three highest-scoring games in NFL history; by the way, they all exceeded 100 points.

1. Washington Redskins 72, New York Giants 41 (November 27, 1966)

This fixture is not only the highest-combined point total in league history, but the Redskins also set the record for most points in a game by a single franchise. The New York Giants had six turnovers, gifting the Redskins three non-offensive touchdowns (interception return, fumble return, punt return).

2. Cincinnati Bengals 58, Cleveland Browns 48 (November 28, 2004)

The two Ohio rivals delivered the second-highest-scoring game of all time. Cleveland Browns quarterback Kelly Holcomb was 30 of 39 for five touchdowns, while Cincinnati Bengals starting QB Carson Palmer finished 22 of 29 with four TDs. Antonio Bryant (eight receptions, 131 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Chad Johnson (10 receptions, 117 yards, one touchdown) were the critical receivers for the Browns and Bengals, respectively.

3. Los Angeles Rams 54, Kansas City Chiefs 51 (November 19, 2018)

A game for the ages, who could forget this Monday Night Classic? Chiefs’ superstar Patrick Mahomes (33 of 46, 478 yards, 6 touchdowns, 3 interceptions) and Rams’ Jared Goff (31 of 49, 413 yards, 4 touchdowns) shined on the big stage. Los Angeles’ defense ultimately made the difference, forcing five turnovers and totaling five sacks of Mahomes.

The NFL has seen more offensive shootouts these days, as quarterbacks are encouraged to throw more often, and defenses are getting laxer. We are sure the 1966 record will be threatened in a few years. The game has elite QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, and Bryce Young, so don't be too surprised if you wake up one day and find out that the record has been obliterated.