Has an NFL game ever ended 40–38?
40–38 has been an NFL final score 2 times, most recently Raiders 40, Cowboys 38 on October 23, 1983. It first happened on October 2, 1966, unique score number 623 in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 40–38
| Datenewest first | Winner40 points | Loser38 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1983 | Las Vegas Raiders | Dallas Cowboys | Cowboys | — | — |
| Oct 2, 1966 | Denver Broncos | Tennessee Titans | Broncos | — | — |
Scores next to 40–38
Where 40–38 sits
40–38 was the 623rd unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1966. 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