Top 20 - Scoring

History Published on : 2/19/2010
Scoring (at start of 2010 NFL Season)
1 Morten Andersen 2,544  

Career Notes:
Kicker John Carney added 89 points in 11 games with the New Orleans Saints in 2009 to his career total. In doing so, he jumped one spot among the career leaders in scoring and his 2,044 total ranks the highest of any player who was active during the '09 season. 

© Associated PressSeason at a glance:
2009 LEADER: Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers (146 points)

SINGLE-SEASON NFL RECORD: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers (186 points in 2006)

* Pro Football Hall of Fame member
Italics - players active during 2009 season
Top 20 lists courtesy of Elias Sports Bureau

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2 Gary Anderson 2,434
3 John Carney 2,044
4 Matt Stover 2,004
5 George Blanda* 2,002
6 Jason Elam 1,983
7 Jason Hanson 1,835
8 Norm Johnson 1,736
9 John Kasay 1,731
10 Nick Lowery 1,711
11 Jan Stenerud* 1,699
12 Eddie Murray 1,594
13 Al Del Greco 1,584
14 Adam Vinatieri 1,530
15 Ryan Longwell 1,502
16 Steve Christie 1,476
17 Pat Leahy 1,470
18 Jim Turner 1,439
19 Matt Bahr 1,422
20 Jeff Wilkins 1,416

 

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