Has an NFL game ever ended 51–48?
51–48 has been an NFL final score 2 times, most recently Broncos 51, Cowboys 48 on October 6, 2013. It first happened on November 27, 1983, unique score number 786 in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 51–48
| Datenewest first | Winner51 points | Loser48 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2013 | Denver Broncos | Dallas Cowboys | Cowboys | — | — |
| Nov 27, 1983 | Seattle Seahawks | Kansas City Chiefs | Seahawks | — | — |
Scores next to 51–48
- 50–47 never
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- 52–48 never
- 52–49 happened twice
Where 51–48 sits
51–48 was the 786th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1983. 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