NOTABLE STAT: Points per game

The Patriots averaged 36.8 points per game this season, which is a bit shy of an NFL record. The 1950 Los Angeles Rams averaged 38.8 points per game.
The Patriots averaged 36.8 points per game this season, which is a bit shy of an NFL record. The 1950 Los Angeles Rams averaged 38.8 points per game.
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