Did the Dolphins break the Rams’ NFL record for most yards in a game?
The Los Angeles Rams no longer hold the record for the most total yards in a single game. The Miami Dolphins just made NFL history on Sunday in a 70-20 win over the Denver Broncos, knocking the Rams from the top spot in the record books.
The Dolphins gained 726 total yards against Denver, which edged out the Rams’ record of 722 yards set in a 54-14 win over the New York Yanks in 1951. No other team in NFL history has ever gained more than 683 yards in a game, so it’s the 2023 Dolphins and 1951 Rams ahead of everyone else by a mile.
Old NFL record for yards in a game was 722 for LA Rams vs. New York Yanks on September 28, 1951. Dolphins now at 726
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 24, 2023
There appears to be some conflicting information on this record, however. According to Pro Football Reference, the Rams had 722 yards in that game against the Yanks. But according to other sources, the Rams had 735 in the win, thus retaining the single-game yardage record.
Most yards in a game in NFL history:
1951 Rams 735 vs. Yanks
2023 Dolphins 726 vs Denver
1958 Steelers 683 vs CardsMost points in a game in NFL history:
1940 Bears 73 vs Washington
1966 Wash 72 vs Giants
2023 Dolphins 70 vs Denver— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 24, 2023
The Dolphins also tied the Rams for the second-most points scored in a regular-season game in NFL history. The record is held by Washington, which scored 72 points way back in 1966.
Miami had everything working against the Broncos on Sunday, putting up some outrageous numbers. Devon Achane and Raheem Mostert each scored four touchdowns, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns, Tyreek Hill had 157 yards and even reserve running back Chris Brooks had 66 yards.
The Dolphins rushed for 350 yards and threw for 376, so it was a perfectly balanced attack on Sunday.
