List of NFL annual scoring leaders

[2] The National Football League (NFL) did not begin keeping official records until the 1932 season.

[3] In addition to the NFL scoring leaders, league record books recognize the scoring leaders of the American Football League (AFL), which operated from 1960 to 1969 before being absorbed into the NFL in 1970.

[4][5] For statistical purposes, a player is credited with points scored when they kick a field goal, cause a safety, convert a PAT, or score a touchdown.

[6] The single-season scoring record is held by LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers who, in 2006, scored 186 points and broke the 46-year-old record held by Paul Hornung.

[7][1] Three players, Gino Cappelletti, Don Hutson, and Stephen Gostkowski, have led the league a record five times each, all having done so in at least four consecutive seasons.

LaDainian Tomlinson carrying a football in his San Diego Chargers uniform and helmnet.
LaDainian Tomlinson holds the single-season scoring record with 186 in 2006 . [ 1 ]
Don Hutson about to catch a pass.
Don Hutson led the league in a record five consecutive seasons from 1940 – 1944 . Hutson is also tied for the most seasons leading the league in points, with five. [ 10 ] [ 9 ]
Stephen Gostkowski in a New England Patriots uniform and helmet about to kick a football.
Stephen Gostkowski led the league in scoring five times with the New England Patriots , tying the record for most seasons leading the league in points. Gostkowski is also tied with Gino Cappelletti for the second longest streak of consecutive seasons leading the league (four consecutive). [ 8 ]
Adam Vinatieri wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey and hat.
Adam Vinatieri is the all-time leader in points scored and led the league in points in 2004 . [ 11 ]
Paul Hornung shown without a helmet on a 1960s trading card.
Paul Hornung set the single-season record in 1960 while playing for the Green Bay Packers , a record that stood for 46 years. [ 7 ]
Marshall Faulk in a white t-shirt with his hands together smiling.
Marshall Faulk led the league in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001 . [ 12 ]
Gino Cappelletti standing in a brown suit.
Gino Cappelletti led the AFL in scoring five times. [ 94 ]