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Has an NFL game ever ended 38–30?

38–30 has been an NFL final score 10 times, most recently Texans 38, Colts 30 on January 4, 2026. It first happened on November 16, 1980, unique score number 769 in NFL history.

Every NFL game that ended 38–30

Datenewest firstWinner38 pointsLoser30 pointsWherehome teamRoundplayoffsWindowstandalone game
Jan 4, 2026Houston TexansIndianapolis ColtsTexans
Sep 22, 2025Detroit LionsBaltimore RavensRavensMonday Night Football
Dec 22, 2024Indianapolis ColtsTennessee TitansColts
Jan 9, 2022Seattle SeahawksArizona CardinalsCardinals
Nov 12, 2017Minnesota VikingsWashington CommandersCommanders
Sep 26, 2010New England PatriotsBuffalo BillsPatriots
Oct 5, 2003New England PatriotsTennessee TitansPatriots
Nov 6, 1994Green Bay PackersDetroit LionsPackers
Dec 15, 1991Los Angeles ChargersMiami DolphinsChargers
Nov 16, 1980Minnesota VikingsTampa Bay BuccaneersVikings

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Where 38–30 sits

38–30 was the 769th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1980. 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