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Has an NFL game ever ended 20–17?

20–17 has been an NFL final score 302 times, most recently Rams 20, Bears 17 on January 18, 2026. It first happened on October 15, 1944, unique score number 314 in NFL history. It is the most common final score in league history.

Every NFL game that ended 20–17

Datenewest firstWinner20 pointsLoser17 pointsWherehome teamRoundplayoffsWindowstandalone game
Jan 18, 2026Los Angeles RamsChicago BearsBearsDivisional
Dec 28, 2025Miami DolphinsTampa Bay BuccaneersDolphins
Dec 14, 2025New Orleans SaintsCarolina PanthersSaints
Nov 30, 2025Tampa Bay BuccaneersArizona CardinalsBuccaneers
Sep 14, 2025Philadelphia EaglesKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Nov 17, 2024Seattle SeahawksSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Nov 10, 2024Carolina PanthersNew York GiantsPanthersInternational
Nov 10, 2024New Orleans SaintsAtlanta FalconsSaints
Nov 3, 2024Tennessee TitansNew England PatriotsTitans
Oct 13, 2024Indianapolis ColtsTennessee TitansTitans
Oct 6, 2024Dallas CowboysPittsburgh SteelersSteelersSunday Night Football
Sep 8, 2024Miami DolphinsJacksonville JaguarsDolphins
Dec 24, 2023Seattle SeahawksTennessee TitansTitans
Dec 18, 2023Seattle SeahawksPhiladelphia EaglesSeahawksMonday Night Football
Dec 17, 2023Cleveland BrownsChicago BearsBrowns
Dec 10, 2023Buffalo BillsKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Nov 5, 2023Washington CommandersNew England PatriotsPatriots
Oct 16, 2023Dallas CowboysLos Angeles ChargersChargersMonday Night Football
Sep 18, 2023New Orleans SaintsCarolina PanthersPanthersMonday Night Football
Sep 10, 2023Tampa Bay BuccaneersMinnesota VikingsVikings
Dec 18, 2022Detroit LionsNew York JetsJets
Nov 6, 2022Kansas City ChiefsTennessee TitansChiefsSunday Night Football
Nov 6, 2022Minnesota VikingsWashington CommandersCommanders
Nov 6, 2022Los Angeles ChargersAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Nov 6, 2022New York JetsBuffalo BillsJets
Oct 9, 2022Philadelphia EaglesArizona CardinalsCardinals
Sep 25, 2022Indianapolis ColtsKansas City ChiefsColts
Sep 18, 2022Dallas CowboysCincinnati BengalsCowboys
Jan 30, 2022Los Angeles RamsSan Francisco 49ersRamsConference Championship
Dec 23, 2021Tennessee TitansSan Francisco 49ersTitansThursday Night Football
Nov 1, 2021Kansas City ChiefsNew York GiantsChiefsMonday Night Football
Sep 19, 2021Dallas CowboysLos Angeles ChargersChargers
Sep 19, 2021Chicago BearsCincinnati BengalsBears
Dec 13, 2020Los Angeles ChargersAtlanta FalconsChargers
Nov 29, 2020New England PatriotsArizona CardinalsPatriots
Sep 13, 2020Los Angeles RamsDallas CowboysRamsSunday Night Football
Dec 1, 2019Baltimore RavensSan Francisco 49ersRavens
Nov 21, 2019Houston TexansIndianapolis ColtsTexansThursday Night Football
Dec 2, 2018Arizona CardinalsGreen Bay PackersPackers
Oct 21, 2018Washington CommandersDallas CowboysCommanders
Sep 30, 2018Seattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsCardinals
Sep 16, 2018Tennessee TitansHouston TexansTitans
Dec 17, 2017Dallas CowboysLas Vegas RaidersRaidersSunday Night Football
Dec 7, 2017Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans SaintsFalconsThursday Night Football
Nov 19, 2017Cincinnati BengalsDenver BroncosBroncos
Nov 12, 2017Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis ColtsColts
Nov 12, 2017Jacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles ChargersJaguars
Nov 5, 2017Carolina PanthersAtlanta FalconsPanthers
Oct 15, 2017Miami DolphinsAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Oct 9, 2017Minnesota VikingsChicago BearsBearsMonday Night Football
Dec 24, 2016Cleveland BrownsLos Angeles ChargersBrownsSaturday
Dec 11, 2016Detroit LionsChicago BearsLions
Nov 13, 2016Kansas City ChiefsCarolina PanthersPanthers
Oct 23, 2016Detroit LionsWashington CommandersLions
Jan 3, 2016New Orleans SaintsAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Dec 28, 2015Denver BroncosCincinnati BengalsBroncosMonday Night Football
Dec 27, 2015Baltimore RavensPittsburgh SteelersRavens
Dec 28, 2014San Francisco 49ersArizona Cardinals49ers
Oct 27, 2014Washington CommandersDallas CowboysCowboysMonday Night Football
Oct 5, 2014Dallas CowboysHouston TexansCowboys
Nov 10, 2013Baltimore RavensCincinnati BengalsRavens
Sep 22, 2013Tennessee TitansLos Angeles ChargersTitans
Dec 2, 2012Cleveland BrownsLas Vegas RaidersRaiders
Jan 22, 2012New York GiantsSan Francisco 49ers49ersConference Championship
Dec 18, 2011Arizona CardinalsCleveland BrownsCardinals
Oct 30, 2011New York GiantsMiami DolphinsGiants
Sep 25, 2011Los Angeles ChargersKansas City ChiefsChargers
Dec 26, 2010Washington CommandersJacksonville JaguarsJaguars
Nov 28, 2010Atlanta FalconsGreen Bay PackersFalcons
Oct 17, 2010Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles ChargersRams
Sep 27, 2010Chicago BearsGreen Bay PackersBearsMonday Night Football
Dec 27, 2009Tampa Bay BuccaneersNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Dec 13, 2009Los Angeles ChargersDallas CowboysCowboys
Dec 6, 2009Seattle SeahawksSan Francisco 49ersSeahawks
Nov 29, 2009Atlanta FalconsTampa Bay BuccaneersFalcons
Nov 29, 2009Baltimore RavensPittsburgh SteelersRavensSunday Night Football
Nov 29, 2009Tennessee TitansArizona CardinalsTitans
Nov 23, 2009Tennessee TitansHouston TexansTexansMonday Night Football
Nov 22, 2009Las Vegas RaidersCincinnati BengalsRaiders
Nov 8, 2009Indianapolis ColtsHouston TexansColts
Oct 11, 2009Carolina PanthersWashington CommandersPanthers
Oct 11, 2009Denver BroncosNew England PatriotsBroncos
Dec 22, 2008Chicago BearsGreen Bay PackersBearsMonday Night Football
Nov 23, 2008Washington CommandersSeattle SeahawksSeahawks
Sep 14, 2008Carolina PanthersChicago BearsPanthers
Nov 25, 2007Las Vegas RaidersKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Sep 16, 2007Detroit LionsMinnesota VikingsLions
Sep 10, 2007San Francisco 49ersArizona Cardinals49ersMonday Night Football
Dec 24, 2006Los Angeles ChargersSeattle SeahawksSeahawks
Dec 3, 2006Tennessee TitansIndianapolis ColtsTitans
Nov 26, 2006Los Angeles RamsSan Francisco 49ersRams
Nov 19, 2006Tampa Bay BuccaneersWashington CommandersBuccaneers
Oct 15, 2006New York JetsMiami DolphinsJets
Oct 15, 2006Detroit LionsBuffalo BillsLions
Jan 1, 2006San Francisco 49ersHouston Texans49ers
Nov 21, 2005Minnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersPackersMonday Night Football
Nov 6, 2005Chicago BearsNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Oct 23, 2005Philadelphia EaglesLos Angeles ChargersEagles
Oct 2, 2005Washington CommandersSeattle SeahawksCommanders
Sep 18, 2005Denver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersBroncos
Jan 15, 2005Pittsburgh SteelersNew York JetsSteelersDivisional
Jan 8, 2005New York JetsLos Angeles ChargersChargersWild Card
Dec 12, 2004Denver BroncosMiami DolphinsBroncos
Dec 5, 2004Los Angeles ChargersDenver BroncosChargers
Nov 14, 2004Baltimore RavensNew York JetsJets
Oct 10, 2004Tampa Bay BuccaneersNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Oct 10, 2004Denver BroncosCarolina PanthersBroncos
Jan 11, 2004Philadelphia EaglesGreen Bay PackersEaglesDivisional
Jan 3, 2004Tennessee TitansBaltimore RavensRavensWild Card
Dec 28, 2003Indianapolis ColtsHouston TexansTexans
Dec 14, 2003Carolina PanthersArizona CardinalsCardinals
Nov 16, 2003Carolina PanthersWashington CommandersPanthers
Sep 28, 2003Washington CommandersNew England PatriotsCommanders
Dec 21, 2002Minnesota VikingsMiami DolphinsVikingsSaturday
Nov 24, 2002Washington CommandersLos Angeles RamsCommanders
Nov 24, 2002Chicago BearsDetroit LionsBears
Nov 17, 2002Los Angeles ChargersSan Francisco 49ersChargers
Nov 3, 2002Atlanta FalconsBaltimore RavensFalcons
Feb 3, 2002New England PatriotsLos Angeles RamsPatriotsSuper Bowl
Jan 6, 2002Washington CommandersArizona CardinalsCommanders
Dec 23, 2001Kansas City ChiefsLos Angeles ChargersChiefs
Nov 25, 2001Arizona CardinalsLos Angeles ChargersChargers
Nov 11, 2001Tampa Bay BuccaneersDetroit LionsLions
Oct 14, 2001Pittsburgh SteelersKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Sep 9, 2001Los Angeles RamsPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Oct 15, 2000Las Vegas RaidersKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Oct 1, 2000Washington CommandersTampa Bay BuccaneersCommanders
Sep 3, 2000Washington CommandersCarolina PanthersCommanders
Jan 9, 2000Miami DolphinsSeattle SeahawksSeahawksWild Card
Nov 28, 1999Washington CommandersPhiladelphia EaglesCommanders
Nov 14, 1999Seattle SeahawksDenver BroncosSeahawksSunday Night Football
Oct 10, 1999Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Sep 12, 1999Chicago BearsKansas City ChiefsBears
Dec 13, 1998Kansas City ChiefsDallas CowboysChiefs
Dec 13, 1998Arizona CardinalsPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Nov 15, 1998Las Vegas RaidersSeattle SeahawksRaiders
Nov 1, 1998New York JetsKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Sep 27, 1998Arizona CardinalsLos Angeles RamsRams
Sep 13, 1998Las Vegas RaidersNew York GiantsRaiders
Dec 14, 1997Atlanta FalconsPhiladelphia EaglesFalcons
Nov 30, 1997New England PatriotsIndianapolis ColtsPatriots
Nov 16, 1997New Orleans SaintsSeattle SeahawksSaints
Oct 26, 1997Baltimore RavensWashington CommandersCommanders
Oct 5, 1997New Orleans SaintsChicago BearsBearsSunday Night Football
Oct 5, 1997New York GiantsDallas CowboysGiants
Sep 28, 1997Kansas City ChiefsSeattle SeahawksChiefs
Nov 10, 1996Tampa Bay BuccaneersLas Vegas RaidersBuccaneers
Nov 10, 1996Dallas CowboysSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Nov 3, 1996Atlanta FalconsCarolina PanthersFalcons
Oct 27, 1996Pittsburgh SteelersAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Dec 24, 1995Washington CommandersCarolina PanthersCommanders
Dec 17, 1995Kansas City ChiefsDenver BroncosChiefs
Dec 10, 1995Philadelphia EaglesDallas CowboysEagles
Nov 26, 1995Pittsburgh SteelersCleveland BrownsBrowns
Nov 5, 1995Las Vegas RaidersCincinnati BengalsBengals
Oct 29, 1995Carolina PanthersNew England PatriotsPatriots
Oct 15, 1995Tampa Bay BuccaneersMinnesota VikingsBuccaneers
Sep 17, 1995Arizona CardinalsDetroit LionsLions
Sep 10, 1995Kansas City ChiefsNew York GiantsChiefs
Dec 4, 1994Denver BroncosKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Nov 27, 1994Tampa Bay BuccaneersMinnesota VikingsVikings
Nov 13, 1994Las Vegas RaidersLos Angeles RamsRams
Nov 6, 1994Cincinnati BengalsSeattle SeahawksSeahawks
Oct 30, 1994Arizona CardinalsPittsburgh SteelersCardinalsSunday Night Football
Oct 16, 1994Miami DolphinsLas Vegas RaidersDolphins
Sep 19, 1994Detroit LionsDallas CowboysCowboysMonday Night Football
Sep 11, 1994Dallas CowboysTennessee TitansCowboys
Sep 11, 1994New York GiantsArizona CardinalsCardinalsSunday Night Football
Dec 19, 1993New England PatriotsCleveland BrownsBrowns
Oct 31, 1993New Orleans SaintsArizona CardinalsCardinals
Sep 12, 1993Philadelphia EaglesGreen Bay PackersPackers
Dec 13, 1992San Francisco 49ersMinnesota VikingsVikings
Dec 13, 1992Philadelphia EaglesSeattle SeahawksSeahawks
Dec 13, 1992Washington CommandersDallas CowboysCommanders
Nov 15, 1992Tampa Bay BuccaneersChicago BearsBuccaneers
Nov 15, 1992Atlanta FalconsArizona CardinalsFalcons
Sep 6, 1992Atlanta FalconsNew York JetsFalcons
Dec 8, 1991Kansas City ChiefsLos Angeles ChargersChiefs
Oct 27, 1991Chicago BearsNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Oct 20, 1991Las Vegas RaidersLos Angeles RamsRaiders
Oct 6, 1991Dallas CowboysGreen Bay PackersPackers
Sep 15, 1991Chicago BearsNew York GiantsBears
Dec 31, 1990New Orleans SaintsLos Angeles RamsSaintsMonday Night Football
Dec 30, 1990San Francisco 49ersMinnesota VikingsVikings
Dec 9, 1990San Francisco 49ersCincinnati BengalsBengals
Dec 2, 1990Arizona CardinalsIndianapolis ColtsCardinals
Oct 28, 1990San Francisco 49ersCleveland Browns49ers
Dec 10, 1989Tennessee TitansTampa Bay BuccaneersTitans
Dec 3, 1989New York JetsLos Angeles ChargersChargers
Nov 26, 1989Los Angeles RamsNew Orleans SaintsSaintsSunday Night Football
Nov 19, 1989Pittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles ChargersSteelers
Nov 5, 1989Los Angeles ChargersPhiladelphia EaglesChargers
Oct 15, 1989New York GiantsWashington CommandersGiants
Dec 17, 1988Cincinnati BengalsWashington CommandersBengalsSaturday
Oct 23, 1988Washington CommandersGreen Bay PackersPackers
Oct 3, 1988New Orleans SaintsDallas CowboysSaintsMonday Night Football
Sep 11, 1988San Francisco 49ersNew York GiantsGiants
Dec 19, 1987Denver BroncosKansas City ChiefsBroncosSaturday
Nov 15, 1987New York GiantsPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Dec 14, 1986Kansas City ChiefsLas Vegas RaidersRaiders
Nov 30, 1986Washington CommandersArizona CardinalsCardinals
Nov 3, 1986Los Angeles RamsChicago BearsBearsMonday Night Football
Sep 28, 1986New York GiantsNew Orleans SaintsGiants
Sep 28, 1986Kansas City ChiefsBuffalo BillsBills
Dec 22, 1985Green Bay PackersTampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers
Oct 13, 1985Green Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsPackers
Sep 29, 1985New Orleans SaintsSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Dec 2, 1984Cincinnati BengalsCleveland BrownsBrowns
Nov 22, 1984Dallas CowboysNew England PatriotsCowboysThanksgiving
Nov 11, 1984Tampa Bay BuccaneersNew York GiantsBuccaneers
Oct 14, 1984Pittsburgh SteelersSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Sep 9, 1984Los Angeles RamsCleveland BrownsRams
Sep 2, 1984Denver BroncosCincinnati BengalsBroncos
Dec 11, 1983New Orleans SaintsPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Nov 6, 1983Miami DolphinsSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Oct 23, 1983Minnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersPackers
Sep 25, 1983Minnesota VikingsDetroit LionsVikings
Sep 4, 1983Atlanta FalconsChicago BearsBears
Dec 5, 1982Cincinnati BengalsIndianapolis ColtsColts
Nov 21, 1982Chicago BearsDetroit LionsBears
Dec 20, 1981Tampa Bay BuccaneersDetroit LionsLions
Nov 22, 1981Buffalo BillsNew England PatriotsBills
Oct 25, 1981San Francisco 49ersLos Angeles Rams49ers
Oct 25, 1981Chicago BearsLos Angeles ChargersBears
Oct 18, 1981Cleveland BrownsNew Orleans SaintsBrowns
Oct 4, 1981Arizona CardinalsDallas CowboysCardinals
Sep 20, 1981Cleveland BrownsCincinnati BengalsBengals
Dec 21, 1980Los Angeles RamsAtlanta FalconsRams
Dec 7, 1980Atlanta FalconsPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Nov 30, 1980Tampa Bay BuccaneersGreen Bay PackersPackers
Oct 26, 1980Kansas City ChiefsDetroit LionsChiefs
Oct 13, 1980Denver BroncosWashington CommandersBroncosMonday Night Football
Sep 28, 1980Atlanta FalconsSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Sep 21, 1980Miami DolphinsAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Sep 14, 1980Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis ColtsColts
Dec 10, 1979Tennessee TitansPittsburgh SteelersTitansMonday Night Football
Oct 28, 1979Buffalo BillsDetroit LionsLions
Sep 16, 1979Denver BroncosAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Dec 10, 1978Atlanta FalconsWashington CommandersFalcons
Dec 3, 1978Los Angeles RamsNew York GiantsGiants
Nov 26, 1978Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans SaintsFalcons
Nov 12, 1978Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans SaintsSaints
Oct 29, 1978Denver BroncosSeattle SeahawksSeahawks
Oct 22, 1978Atlanta FalconsSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Sep 10, 1978Tennessee TitansKansas City ChiefsChiefs
Jan 1, 1978Denver BroncosLas Vegas RaidersBroncosPlayoff
Nov 27, 1977San Francisco 49ersNew Orleans Saints49ers
Oct 16, 1977New York GiantsSan Francisco 49ersGiants
Sep 18, 1977New York GiantsWashington CommandersGiants
Dec 11, 1976Los Angeles RamsDetroit LionsLionsSaturday
Oct 17, 1976Kansas City ChiefsMiami DolphinsDolphins
Oct 17, 1976Cleveland BrownsAtlanta FalconsFalcons
Sep 27, 1976Washington CommandersPhiladelphia EaglesEaglesMonday Night Football
Nov 16, 1975Arizona CardinalsWashington CommandersCardinals
Oct 26, 1975Dallas CowboysPhiladelphia EaglesEagles
Nov 24, 1974Los Angeles RamsMinnesota VikingsRams
Nov 24, 1974Denver BroncosLas Vegas RaidersRaiders
Oct 13, 1974Washington CommandersMiami DolphinsCommanders
Sep 22, 1974Los Angeles ChargersCincinnati BengalsBengals
Dec 2, 1973New York JetsIndianapolis ColtsJets
Sep 16, 1973Dallas CowboysChicago BearsBears
Dec 16, 1972San Francisco 49ersMinnesota Vikings49ersSaturday
Oct 8, 1972Green Bay PackersChicago BearsPackers
Sep 25, 1972Kansas City ChiefsNew Orleans SaintsSaintsMonday Night Football
Nov 15, 1971Los Angeles ChargersArizona CardinalsChargersMonday Night Football
Oct 3, 1971Green Bay PackersCincinnati BengalsPackers
Sep 26, 1971Chicago BearsMinnesota VikingsVikings
Sep 19, 1971Atlanta FalconsSan Francisco 49ersFalcons
Nov 22, 1970Las Vegas RaidersLos Angeles ChargersRaiders
Nov 16, 1969San Francisco 49ersIndianapolis Colts49ers
Sep 28, 1969Arizona CardinalsChicago BearsCardinals
Sep 20, 1969Las Vegas RaidersMiami DolphinsRaidersSaturday
Oct 13, 1968New Orleans SaintsMinnesota VikingsSaints
Sep 29, 1968New England PatriotsDenver BroncosBroncos
Sep 10, 1967Buffalo BillsNew York JetsBills
Nov 27, 1966Denver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersBroncos
Nov 6, 1966Minnesota VikingsGreen Bay PackersPackers
Nov 6, 1966Arizona CardinalsNew York GiantsGiants
Oct 23, 1966Indianapolis ColtsMinnesota VikingsColts
Dec 18, 1965Indianapolis ColtsLos Angeles RamsRams
Sep 26, 1965Green Bay PackersIndianapolis ColtsPackers
Oct 25, 1964Los Angeles ChargersTennessee TitansTitans
Dec 23, 1962Kansas City ChiefsTennessee TitansTitansPlayoff
Dec 16, 1962Green Bay PackersLos Angeles RamsRams
Oct 21, 1962Kansas City ChiefsNew York JetsChiefs
Oct 14, 1962Pittsburgh SteelersNew York GiantsGiants
Dec 3, 1961Indianapolis ColtsSan Francisco 49ersColts
Dec 3, 1961Green Bay PackersNew York GiantsPackers
Nov 17, 1961New England PatriotsLas Vegas RaidersPatriots
Sep 24, 1961Cleveland BrownsArizona CardinalsBrowns
Oct 25, 1959San Francisco 49ersChicago Bears49ers
Dec 2, 1956San Francisco 49ersIndianapolis ColtsColts
Nov 25, 1956Washington CommandersCleveland BrownsBrowns
Oct 21, 1956Detroit LionsSan Francisco 49ersLions
Sep 25, 1955Green Bay PackersDetroit LionsPackers
Nov 28, 1954Pittsburgh SteelersArizona CardinalsSteelers
Nov 2, 1952Chicago BearsSan Francisco 49ers49ers
Dec 9, 1951Washington CommandersArizona CardinalsCardinals
Nov 11, 1951Cleveland BrownsPhiladelphia EaglesBrowns
Dec 7, 1947NAABDABDA
Nov 9, 1947Chicago BearsGreen Bay PackersBears
Oct 15, 1944Los Angeles RamsDetroit LionsLions

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Where 20–17 sits

20–17 was the 314th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1944. 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