On November 27, the Giants played the highest-scoring game in NFL history, losing to the Washington Redskins, 72–41 and making them the last team until the 2023 Denver Broncos to surrender at least 70 points in a regular season game.
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When did the Redskins score 72 points?
The Washington Redskins had 72 points versus the Giants on November 27, 1966.
Who was the quarterback for the New York Giants in 1966?
Pos | Player | Summary of Player Stats |
Offensive Starters | ||
QB | Earl Morrall | 71 for 151, 1,105 yards, 7 td, 12 int, & 5 rushes for 12 yards and 0 td |
HB | Ernie Koy | 66 rushes for 146 yards, 0 td, & 8 catches for 43 yards and 0 td |
FB | Chuck Mercein | 94 rushes for 327 yards, 0 td, & 27 catches for 152 yards and 0 td |
What was the 73 0 game in the NFL?
The 1940 Chicago Bears' 8-3 regular season wasn't spectacular, but their championship game was: they beat the Washington Redskins 73-0, the widest margin in NFL history. The Bears led the NFL in rushing offense with 1,818 yards, and in rushing TDs, with 16.
What was the highest score in the NFL in 1966?
The highest scoring NFL game ever was in 1966, when Washington beat the New York Giants, 72–41. The Los Angeles-Kansas City game this week was only the fifth 100 point game in the league's history.
New York Giants at Washington Redskins - November 27th, 1966
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New York Giants 41 at Washington Redskins 72 on November 27th, 1966 - Full team and player stats and box score.
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Posted: Jul 15, 2020
Posted: Jul 15, 2020
Sep 24, 2014 · In 1966, the Redskins beat the Giants 72-41. No two teams have ever combined for that many points in a single game.
Jan 1, 2005 · That day, his Redskins downed the New York Giants by a score of 72-41 on November 27, 1966. Owens_Brig_150-188. Brig Owens had a pair of 62 ...
The Washington Redskins beat down the New York Giants, 72 to 41, on November 27, 1966.
Jun 4, 2018 · On November 27th, 1966, the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 in the highest scoring game in NFL History · NFL: National ...
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Posted: Apr 3, 2017
Posted: Apr 3, 2017
Redskins' Rout of Giants a Record; 72-41 Score Breaks Three Marks--Two Others Are Tied ... New York Times subscribers* enjoy full access to TimesMachine—view over ...
