Pats on pace to score 500 points

The Pats have scored 480 points this year, with one game remaining at home vs the Miami Dolphins. Averaging 32 points per game, they are likely to break the 500 point mark for the season. However, such rare feat is not often rewarded with a Super Bowl win. Actually, only 3 of the 5 teams listed below competed in the Super Bowl, and only one won.

Since 2002, that's only been done 3 times.

The Pats hold the record with 589 points in 2007 (Giants win Super Bowl)

The Saints scored 510 points in 2009 (Saints win Super Bowl)

The Colts scored 522 points in 2004 (Pats win Super Bowl)

The next best seasons after the Pats are:

The Vikings scored 556 points in 1998 (Broncos win Super Bowl)

The Redskins scored 541 points in 1983 (Raiders win Super Bowl)