Most fantasy football points in a game: 5 NFL stars who set the league alight feat. Tyreek Hill

The upcoming return of the NFL also signals the return of fantasy football. Millions of fans around the world spend hours deliberating: A] Whom to draft, and B] Whom to put in their line-ups for the season.

Many of the league's biggest stars are also studs when it comes to fantasy, consistently racking up tonnes of points through yards and touchdowns scored.

While these players put up solid numbers week in and week out, there have been occasions when a player has exploded in a game, putting up an obscene amount of fantasy points, much to the delight of their fantasy owners.

All fantasy points referenced in this piece will be in 1.0 PPR.

NFL fantasy football most points in a game

#5 - Ja'Marr Chase, WR - 55.6 Points

In a mouth-watering clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs back in 2021, rookie WR Ja'Marr Chase exploded for 55.6 PPR points, the fifth-most all-time.

Chase had 266 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 11 receptions as the Bengals narrowly won 34-31.

#4 - Alvin Kamara, RB - 56.2 Points

On Christmas Day in 2020, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had arguably the best game of his career. In a 52-33 blowout of the Minnesota Vikings Kamara had six rushing touchdowns, as well as 172 total yards.

This meant Kamara amassed 56.2 PPR points, and his six rushing touchdowns tied for the most in a single game in NFL history.

Alvin Kamara vs. Vikings

💥 172 total yards
💥 6 TDs
💥 56.2 PPR fantasy points pic.twitter.com/X9ZLq3Jdwj