Has an NFL game ever ended 56–23?
Yes, once. The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 56–23 on October 29, 1989. It was unique score number 827 in NFL history.
Every NFL game that ended 56–23
| Datenewest first | Winner56 points | Loser23 points | Wherehome team | Roundplayoffs | Windowstandalone game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 1989 | Cincinnati Bengals | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bengals | — | — |
Scores next to 56–23
Where 56–23 sits
56–23 was the 827th unique final score in NFL history, first seen in 1989. 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