No NFL Game Has Ever Ended in a Score of 36–23

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/2025/12/nfl-scorigami-36-23/685136/
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No NFL Game Has Ever Ended in a Score of 36–23

The article discusses "Scorigami," a term coined by sportswriter Jon Bois for a final score in an NFL game that has never happened before. It focuses on the elusive score of 36–23, which despite being a statistically likely outcome, has never occurred in an official NFL game, becoming a meme among fans.

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the rules of the game. that's an answer to many statistical mysteries of any game.

i like the meta game of scorigami. a smart and fun way to derive more joy out of spectacting sports (and hopefully devoid of gambling).

i hope 36-23 is achieved before the next big change inn the rules of the NFL...

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2025

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The article discusses "Scorigami," a term coined by sportswriter Jon Bois for a final score in an NFL game that has never happened before. It focuses on the elusive score of 36–23, which despite being a statistically likely outcome, has never occurred in an official NFL game, becoming a meme among fans.

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