Ben Johnson wants NFL scoring record
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Key Points:
- Bears head coach Ben Johnson aims to break the NFL record for most points scored in a season in 2026, targeting the 2013 Denver Broncos' record of 37.9 points per game.
- Johnson expressed a desire not only to win the Super Bowl but also to achieve the highest-scoring offense ever, including shutouts and blowouts.
- The 2013 Broncos offense, led by Peyton Manning, set a high benchmark with multiple fantasy football standouts, making Johnson's goal ambitious given the Bears' current stats.
- Chicago ranked ninth in points per game (25.9) last season and was among the NFL's run-heaviest offenses, suggesting Johnson would need to adopt a more pass-heavy approach to surpass the Broncos.
- Key players like Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, D’Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, and the injured Luther Burden could become major fantasy football assets if the Bears increase their offensive output in 2026.
