<p> Teams have combined to score 10,597 points through 16 weeks, which puts the league on pace to break the record of 11,283 set last season. Games are averaging 44.15 points, which would be the highest average in 46 years if that number holds.</p>

Teams have combined to score 10,597 points through 16 weeks, which puts the league on pace to break the record of 11,283 set last season. Games are averaging 44.15 points, which would be the highest average in 46 years if that number holds.

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