"LaDainian Tomlinson had a season for the record books in 2006. The Hall of Fame running back led the NFL with 1,815 rushing yards, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and had a single-season record 31 total touchdowns (28 rushing and three receiving). Tomlinson's efforts led to him earning NFL MVP honors and helped the San Diego Chargers to a 14-2 record. His 31 scores amounted to 186 points, the most by a player in a season in NFL history."
"Tomlinson bested the previous record of 176 points Paul Hornung scored in just 12 games for the Green Bay Packers in 1960. Take a closer look at the most points scored by an NFL player in a single season: 186 - LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers) in 2006 176 - Paul Hornung (Green Bay Packers) in 1960 168 - Shaun Alexander (Seattle Seahawks) in 2005 166 - David Akers (San Francisco 49ers) in 2011"
LaDainian Tomlinson scored 186 points in 2006, setting the NFL single-season scoring record. He rushed for 1,815 yards, averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and recorded 31 total touchdowns (28 rushing, three receiving). Tomlinson earned NFL MVP honors and helped the San Diego Chargers finish 14-2. Tomlinson surpassed Paul Hornung's previous single-season total of 176 points from 1960. The historical single-season scoring list features a mix of running backs and kickers, including Shaun Alexander, David Akers, Gary Anderson, Jeff Wilkins, Priest Holmes, Mark Moseley and Marshall Faulk, with several kickers posting 158 points in recent seasons.
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