Has an NFL game ever ended 38–30?
Yes. 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, the 769th different final score the league had produced.
Every NFL game that ended 38–30
| Datenewest first | Winner38 points | Loser30 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Texans | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Detroit Lions | Baltimore Ravens | Ravens | — | Monday Night Football |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans | Colts | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals | Cardinals | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Minnesota Vikings | Washington Commanders | Commanders | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2010 | New England Patriots | Buffalo Bills | Patriots | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2003 | New England Patriots | Tennessee Titans | Patriots | — | — |
| Nov 6, 1994 | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions | Packers | — | — |
| Dec 15, 1991 | Los Angeles Chargers | Miami Dolphins | Chargers | — | — |
| Nov 16, 1980 | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Vikings | — | — |
Scores next to 38–30
Where 38–30 sits
38–30 was the 769th different final score in NFL history, and it first happened in 1980. The league has produced 1,097 different final scores through 18,340 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: October 26, 2026