Has an NFL game ever ended 51–42?
Yes. An NFL game has ended 51–42 once. The Saints beat the Cardinals 51–42 on November 2, 1969. It was the 670th different final score in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 51–42
| Datenewest first | Winner51 points | Loser42 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 1969 | New Orleans Saints | Arizona Cardinals | Cardinals | — | — |
Scores next to 51–42
- 50–41 never
- 50–42 never
- 50–43 happened once
- 51–41 never
- 51–43 never
- 52–41 never
- 52–42 never
- 52–43 never
Where 51–42 sits
51–42 was the 670th different final score in NFL history, and it first happened in 1969. 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