Evolution of the Passing game in the NFL

[tech fan]

In Week 1 there were 14 QB's who threw for 300 or more yards.

In 1970, there were (8) 300 or more yard passing games in the entire season with all teams combined.

I think people love watching the passing game and i really think it has been a big part in the growth and popularity in this sport over the last several years. Many teams do not even carry a FB anymore.

Thoughts?

The flip side is 89 sacks were registered this week also a record for an opening week since they started recording sacks as a stat.

[wayne1218]

The flip side is 89 sacks were registered this week also a record for an opening week since they started recording sacks as a stat.

I guess you would expect that with guys dropping back to pass 40 times a game now.

[wayne1218]

If baseball games or NBA games were only played once a week, do you think those sports would be as popular as the NFL?

I don't.