Home > Sports > Football > Scores Quick Answer NFL scores update automatically every 30 seconds during live games. Access real-time scores, final results, and complete season statistics for all 32 teams through our comprehensive scoreboard system. Live games refresh every 30 seconds automatically Average of 44-45 total points scored per NFL game Complete scores available for all 272 regular season games
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Scores by Week Team Season Scores Weekly Score Statistics Understanding NFL Scoring Patterns NFL games show clear scoring patterns throughout the season. The average NFL game produces 44-45 total points, combining touchdowns, field goals, and occasional safeties. Teams score an average of 22-23 points per game, though this varies significantly based on offensive schemes and defensive strength.
Touchdown Scoring 6 points plus extra point (1) or two-point conversion (2). Most teams average 2-3 touchdowns per game. Field Goal Range 3 points per successful kick. Modern kickers convert 85% of attempts under 40 yards. Safety Scoring 2 points when defense tackles offense in their own end zone. Occurs 1-2 times per week league-wide. NFL Scoring Trends
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"Modern NFL scoring reflects the evolution of offensive strategies, with teams averaging 2.4 touchdowns and 1.6 field goals per game. The shift toward passing attacks has increased scoring by approximately 8% over the past decade." --- Robert J. Wood, PhD, Founder of Topend Sports Most Common NFL Final ScoresCertain final scores appear more frequently due to the mathematical combinations of touchdowns (7 points with PAT) and field goals (3 points). The most common final score in NFL history is 20-17, occurring in approximately 3.8% of all games.
20-17 Most Common Score
24-21 Second Most Common
27-24 Third Most Common
23-20 Fourth Most Common Frequently Asked QuestionsHow quickly do NFL scores update on this page? Scores refresh automatically every 30 seconds during live games. Final scores post within minutes of game completion, ensuring you always have the latest information. Can I see scores from previous weeks? Yes, use the Week by Week tab to view scores from any week of the current season. Simply click on the week number to load those specific game results. Where does the live ticker appear? The red live ticker appears at the top of the page whenever games are in progress. It scrolls horizontally showing all active game scores and current quarter information. How do I find my team's scores for the entire season? Click the Team Scores tab and select your team from the dropdown menu. This displays all games played and upcoming matchups with complete score information. What scoring statistics are tracked? The Statistics tab shows average points per game, highest scoring games, overtime games, and shutouts. These update automatically as games complete throughout the week. Are playoff scores included? During the regular season, only regular season games appear. Playoff scores will be added to a separate playoff section once the postseason begins in January. What time zone are the game times displayed in? All game times are shown in Eastern Time (ET), which is the standard for NFL scheduling. Games typically start at 1:00 PM, 4:05/4:25 PM, and 8:20 PM ET on Sundays. Responsible GamblingSports betting is intended for entertainment purposes. Please gamble responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. FanDuel Sportsbook Promotion: New customers only. 21+ (18+ D.C.). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/DC/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY only. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. ReferencesNational Football League. (2025). "Official NFL Scoring Statistics." NFL.com. League scoring data and records. ESPN Stats & Information. (2025). "NFL Scoring Trends and Analysis." ESPN Analytics. Statistical analysis of scoring patterns. Pro Football Reference. (2025). "Historical NFL Scoring Data." Sports Reference LLC. Comprehensive scoring database. Football Outsiders. (2025). "Advanced NFL Scoring Metrics." FO Analytics. Advanced statistical analysis. The Athletic. (2025). "NFL Scoring Evolution in the Modern Era." The Athletic Media Company. Scoring trend analysis. Sports Info Solutions. (2025). "NFL Game Scoring Distributions." SIS Data. Score frequency analysis. Related Pages
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