Bears chase Broncos' 606-point record after 59-point opener

Ben Johnson embraces mark set by 2013 Denver offense

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read

The 2013 Broncos, who averaged nearly 38 points per game, scored an NFL single-season record 606 points. The Bears score Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Denver's 2013 team set the NFL single-season mark with 606 points, nearly 38 per game. Head coach Ben Johnson has not shied away from pursuing that total after Chicago opened 2026 with 59 points.

Why it matters: Staying near that 38-point average requires repeating the outburst weekly for a full season. The fast start turns August talk about the mark into a weekly number to track.

By the numbers: Denver 2013: 606 points, nearly 38 per game. Chicago 2026: 59 points in one game.

What to watch: Week 2 shows whether Chicago can stay clear of record pace.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-09-16T11:02:39.619995+00:00

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