Chicago Bears aim for all-time scoring record after 59-point opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Chicago Bears scored 59 points in their week one game against the Detroit Lions on September 14, 2025. Head coach Ben Johnson, who has expressed a desire to break the all-time scoring record, has sparked discussions around the potential for the team to surpass the 606 points set by the 2013 Denver Broncos. With the Bears needing to average 34.25 points per game for the rest of the season to reach 607, some analysts believe the team could score over 500 points this year. Their performance so far has generated excitement and speculation about achieving historic offensive numbers.
- •Bears scored 59 points against the Lions on September 14, 2025.
- •Head coach Ben Johnson aimed to break the all-time scoring record.
- •Bears need to average 34.25 points per game to reach 607.
- •Analysts expect Chicago could score over 500 points this season.
- •Bears' offense is generating historic scoring discussions.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Question of the Day: Will the Chicago Bears break the scoring record?
"After 59 points in week one, everyone is talking about the all-time scoring record. Can the Chicago Bears beat it? Tell us!
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