Has an NFL game ever ended 47–21?
Yes. 47–21 has been an NFL final score 2 times, most recently Patriots 47, Colts 21 on November 23, 1980. It first happened on September 21, 1968, the 649th different final score the league had produced.
Every NFL game that ended 47–21
| Datenewest first | Winner47 points | Loser21 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1980 | New England Patriots | Indianapolis Colts | Patriots | — | — |
| Sep 21, 1968 | Las Vegas Raiders | Miami Dolphins | Dolphins | — | Saturday |
Scores next to 47–21
Where 47–21 sits
47–21 was the 649th different final score in NFL history, and it first happened in 1968. 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