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How much scoring is done in the NFL by the defense and special teams?

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November 17, 2004

The Chicago Bears managed just three points from their offense this past week, but a safety scored by the defense beat the Tennessee Titans in overtime. The defense also posted an interception return touchdown while special teams scored a TD on a punt return. A second punt return TD was called back by a phantom penalty.

Final tally for Bears scoring:
  • Defense ¨ 9
  • Special Teams ¨ 7
  • Offense ¨ 3
In the NFL, the offense scores 92% of the points while the defense and special teams account for just 6% and 2%, respectively. The Bears lead the league in scoring by their defense with 32 points, 21% of their total team points.


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