Has an NFL game ever ended 16–16?
16–16 has been an NFL final score 4 times, most recently Lions 16, Steelers 16 (tie) on November 14, 2021. It first happened on September 18, 1938, unique score number 237 in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 16–16
| Datenewest first | Winner16 points | Loser16 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers (tie) | Detroit Lions | Steelers | — | — |
| Oct 28, 1973 | Cleveland Browns (tie) | Los Angeles Chargers | Browns | — | — |
| Dec 5, 1971 | Arizona Cardinals (tie) | Green Bay Packers | Cardinals | — | — |
| Sep 18, 1938 | Washington Commanders (tie) | BKN | Commanders | — | — |
Scores next to 16–16
Where 16–16 sits
16–16 was the 237th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1938. The league has produced 1,095 unique scores through 18,234 games. See the whole grid →
About the data
Scorigami is a term coined by Jon Bois in 2014; his 2016 video explains the idea. Game data from nflverse and the FiveThirtyEight NFL archive: every NFL and AFL regular-season and playoff game since 1920, Super Bowls included, the AAFC and the Pro Bowl left out. Franchises carry their current name, so the Baltimore Colts count for Indianapolis and the Houston Oilers for Tennessee.
Updated: September 9, 2026