The NFL has never had a start to a season like this one when it comes to offensive production.Through three weeks, teams have combined for 51 points per game, 738.2 yards per game and a 96.3 passer rating, the most ever at this juncture of an NFL season.Only the 1961 AFL, when teams combined to average 53.1 points per game, has been more conducive to scoring.The offensive explosion has come after a virtual offseason and no exhibition games because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which appears to have had a bigger impact on defenses than offenses.One other factor leading to the high scoring is a lack of penalties on offense.
Teams have been penalized 283 times on offense so far this season, down from 443 at the same point last year.There have also.