Chiefs lead NFL scoring in Week 1 after Walker's late touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The NFL recorded a historic offensive performance in Week 1, finishing with 791 points across 16 games. The Kansas City Chiefs extended their lead to 31-10 in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos, contributing to the total. Kenneth Walker scored the last touchdown of the game, but despite the chance to set a new record, neither team managed to add additional points in the final minutes. Chicago's high-scoring 59-37 victory over Carolina also highlighted the weekend, setting a new single-game scoring record for a Week 1 matchup.
- •NFL Week 1 totals reach 791 points across games
- •Kenneth Walker's TD extends Chiefs' lead to 31-10
- •Broncos' offense struggled against Kansas City's defense
- •Bears set a Week 1 scoring record in their win
- •Defensive challenges may dominate preparations for Week 2
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — NFL ties post-merger record for most Week 1 points with Kenneth Walker's late TD in Chiefs' win over Broncos
"The NFL experienced an offensive explosion in Week 1. Is it a fluke or a sign of things to come this season?
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