Has an NFL game ever ended 48–42?
Yes. An NFL game has ended 48–42 once. The Bills beat the Lions 48–42 on December 15, 2024. It was the 1,090th different final score in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 48–42
| Datenewest first | Winner48 points | Loser42 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2024 | Buffalo Bills | Detroit Lions | Lions | — | — |
Scores next to 48–42
Where 48–42 sits
48–42 was the 1,090th different final score in NFL history, and it first happened in 2024. 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