Has an NFL game ever ended 52–38?
Yes, once. The Saints beat the Lions 52–38 on October 15, 2017. It was unique score number 1,036 in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 52–38
| Datenewest first | Winner52 points | Loser38 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2017 | New Orleans Saints | Detroit Lions | Saints | — | — |
Scores next to 52–38
Where 52–38 sits
52–38 was the 1036th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 2017. 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