After Bears’ Touchdown-Less Upset of Vikings, Here’s a Look at Lowest Scoring NFL Games

Published 11/29/2023, 8:07 AM EST

Standout games mark the NFL’s rich history, catches, and scores for various reasons. Whether the highest or the lowest, NFL scores fascinate football enthusiasts. This time again, as more than halfway through the season has passed, a somewhat clear picture has emerged regarding the scores of NFL games.

The last matchup was between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings on Monday, where the Monsters of the Midway strategically secured a victory for themselves without even scoring a touchdown. This win, however, raised multiple factors to be concerned about regarding Justin Fields & Squad. It also brought them an additional winning point to their low scoreboard this season. Now that the Monday matchup is over, let’s delve into the lowest-scoring games made by teams in NFL history.

What are the lowest-scoring games in the league?

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Throughout NFL history, 73 games have ended with a score of 0-0, but this hasn’t happened since 1943, when the Giants and Detroit Lions achieved it. Also, there have been five NFL games that ended with a score of 2-0. The first three teams to mark this score’s victory were the Frankford Yellow Jackets, the Green Bay Packers, and the Bears in 1928, 1932, and 1938, respectively.

The lowest score in post-merger history is 3-0, which has happened six times during the Super Bowl era. In 1971, the Vikings, for instance, won against the Packers with a last-quarter field goal and a 3-0 victory. Then on November 26, 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins by the same score.

The NFL Book of History also documents the highest-scoring games, including one in 1966.

The highest-scoring game in the league!

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When the Dolphins upset the Denver Broncos 70-20 this season, the game was seen as outstanding and the highest score for a team. But this was the fourth time that has happened in the league. It last happened on November 27, 1966, when the Washington Redskins defeated the Giants, 72-41.

Besides that, there are two other games with high scores. In December 1940, the Bears defeated Redskins 73-0 in the NFL Championship game. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Rams in 1950 scored 70 points in an NFL game against the Baltimore Colts.

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Apart from all these scores, regarding the teams’ standings this season, the team lagging behind the other 31 teams is the Carolina Panthers, with just one win and 10 losses.

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I resonate with movies, exploring places, and not missing a single NFL game. If the NFL is my love, then I have to say, ?my love? found me! I understand what it takes to be an athlete and perform at such a high level since I too have tasted small-time success in sports. As an athlete, I have bagged the coveted district-level championship in track events.

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After Bears’ Touchdown-Less Upset of Vikings, Here’s a Look at Lowest Scoring NFL Games

What are the lowest-scoring games in the league?

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The highest-scoring game in the league!