Mike Tomlin attributes NFL Week 1 scoring surge to practice methods

During Week 1 of the NFL season, teams experienced an historic offensive explosion, averaging 50.1 points per game. Key matchups included the high-scoring affair where the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37, setting a Week 1 scoring record. Mike Tomlin, analyzing the games, offered insights into the trend, suggesting modern practice approaches contribute to offenses being more prepared than defenses. He noted a shift towards skill development and less physicality in practice as factors that may lead to higher scores early in the season. Tomlin proposed that as the season progresses, defenses will improve, potentially balancing the scoring dynamics.

• 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin offers theory to explain Week 1's record-breaking offensive explosion across the NFL