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Has an NFL team ever scored three defensive touchdowns in a single game?

Question #128621. Asked by bmrsnr.
Last updated Sep 20 2022.
Originally posted Dec 27 2012 10:28 AM.

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link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination


I'm sure there may be more. This one was recent. The reason I remembered was Sanchez running into the 'backside' of his own player and fumbling.
Response last updated by satguru on Dec 05 2016.
Dec 27 2012, 11:56 AM
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Another example...

The Houston Texans did it in their Inaugural Season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 8, 2002. They were the only touchdowns scored by either team and the Texans only managed 47 yards of total offense.

link http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/drivechart?gameId=221208023

Dec 27 2012, 1:11 PM
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There are many more. I believe one game was when Baltimore was in the Playoffs during their super bowl season and had that awesome defense to make up for their woeful offense that was last in the league.

msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Baltimore-Ravens-defeat-New-York-Jets-100211 no longer exists

Response last updated by gtho4 on May 24 2021.
Dec 27 2012, 6:06 PM
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It has happened three times (with four TDs not three):
There are three games in NFL history where a single team had FOUR return touchdowns:
* Seattle vs Kansas City, 4-Nov-1984. Four interception returns. [1]
* Buffalo vs Denver, 24-Dec-2011. One punt return, two interceptions, one fumble. [2]
* Tennessee vs Jacksonville, 30-Dec-2012. Two punt returns and two interception. [3]
[1] Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks - November 4th, 1984
[2] Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills - December 24th, 2011
[3] Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans - December 30th, 2012
link https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-NFL-record-for-most-defense-special-teams-touchdowns-by-one-team-in-a-single-game
Response last updated by gtho4 on Sep 20 2022.
Sep 20 2022, 9:49 PM
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