Top 10 games with most yards in NFL history ·

10 Sep 2024, 00:00

The NFL is the center stage of American Football where a wide plethora of young talents and seasoned veterans display their on-field brilliance. Numerous records are being chased in the game every day and many continue to stand the test of time. Today we take a look at the top 10 games with most yards in NFL history.

Yards in an NFL game refer to the total distance gained by a team through plays, primarily rushing and passing. It’s a crucial metric indicating offensive effectiveness and progress toward scoring. Every yard gained represents advancement toward the opponent’s territory, increasing the chance to score touchdowns and field goals.

In short, the more yards a team gains, the better their offensive performance. Here are the top 10 NFL games where teams recorded the most yards in a single game in the league’s history.

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10. Pittsburgh Steelers – 639 Yards

The first game on the list goes back to a regular season clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts on October 26, 2014. The Steelers dominated the entire matchup with their extraordinary offensive display, amassing a staggering 639 yards.

The Colts were completely disheveled and their defense proved hardly in control of the game. With a scoreboard of 51-34, the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched an easy victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

9. Baltimore Ravens – 643 Yards

The Miami Dolphins were absolutely butchered by the Baltimore Ravens on their very own home turf in Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season. Scheduled on 8th September 2019, the game saw the Dolphins suffer a disturbing 10-59 loss at the hands of the Ravens.

The Ravens, on the other hand, exhibited offensive prowess by accumulating an impressive 643 yards. In all three phases of the game, the visitors displayed their superiority on the field and recorded one of the highest yard counts in recent years.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers – 645 Yards

The Pittsburgh Steelers have three-yard records in the top 10, and their second one came against the Atlanta Falcons dating back to 2002. This fixture is a standout for the rather intriguing outcome where the game ended in a draw.

Taking place on November 10, 2002, the Steelers recorded 645 yards in the matchup that saw both sides find ways to dominate different phases of play. The game ended 34-34, a rare outcome, especially after the massive yard count amassed by the Steelers.

7. Dallas Cowboys – 652 Yards

Arguably one of the most popular franchises in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys have also displayed offensive prowess time and again in front of their opponents. However, this fixture dates way back to 1966, when the Cowboys faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.

It was a sheer display of dominance from Dallas as they recorded a massive 652 yards in the game. The fixture ended 56-7, with the Eagles suffering a brutal defeat at the hands of their division rivals.

6. Houston Texans – 653 Yards

On November 18, 2012, the Houston Texans faced off the Jacksonville Jaguars in a somewhat tightly fought matchup. The AFC South showdown saw the Texans record a staggering 653 yards throughout the game.

Despite the yard coverage, the scoreboard proved to reflect the tightly contested game between the division rivals. The Houston Texans eventually triumphed over the Jaguars 43-37, while amassing the most yards covered in a single game in their franchise history.

5. San Diego Chargers – 661 Yards

Another matchup that dates back decades is the game that saw the San Diego Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Although the Bengals did put up a fight, the Changers amassed a remarkable 661 yards, which also remains the highest in their franchise history.

Taking place on December 20, 1982, the San Diego Chargers dominated the game during different phases of play. The game ended 50-34 in favor of the Chargers, being one of the iconic matchups with the most yards in NFL history.

4. Washington Redskins – 676 Yards

The Washington Redskins, the now-Washington Commanders, also appear on the list for most yards in a single game. On November 4, 1990, the Washington team faced off against the Detroit Lions in a regular season matchup.

The game ended 41-38 with the Redskins clinching the victory, despite the showdown being a fairly contested one. With 676 yards, the Washington team made history for the third most yards in a single NFL game at the time.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers – 683 Yards

In a late regular season matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers went against the Chicago Cardinals on December 13, 1958. The game would mark the most yards in their franchise history as they clinched a victory over the Cardinals.

The Steelers recorded a massive 683 yards in that game, which remains to be broken by their team till date. The matchup ended 39-21 as the Chicago Cardinals failed to resist their opposition’s offensive prowess.

2. Los Angeles Rams – 722 Yards

The Los Angeles Rams record for the most yards in an NFL game had stood for a period of over 70 years with a massive tally of 722 yards. In a fixture against the New York Yanks on September 28, 1951, the Rams absolutely dominated their opponents.

Their iconic display of offensive brilliance went on to mark the game as a historic milestone for the franchise, and the league itself. The game ended 54-14 in favor of the LA Rams as they created a record that would stand for over seven decades.

1. Miami Dolphins – 726 Yards

The Miami Dolphins have created history in their tremendous 70-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in the week 3 game of 2023 season. In a game that saw Mike McDaniel‘s team absolutely dismantle the Broncos, they recorded a staggering 726 yards marking the game in the history books.

This breaks the Rams’ previous record of 722 yards, a feat achieved back in 1951. The game also saw the Dolphins record the most points scored in their franchise history as the Broncos crumbled to a humiliating defeat.

FAQs

Q. What is the most yards in a single game in NFL history?

726 is the most yards in a single game in NFL history.

Q. Which team has the most yards in a single game?

The Miami Dolphins have the most yards in a single NFL game.

Q. Which team did the Miami Dolphins record the most yards in a single game against?

The Miami Dolphins recorded the most yards in a single game against the Denver Broncos.

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