The NFL just got slapped with a score we’ve never seen before: 43-36. That’s right, the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans threw down in a game on November 1, 2026, that delivered the 1098th unique final score in league history. If you’re scratching your head wondering if that’s a big deal, trust me, it totally is. This isn’t just a win, it’s a “Scorigami,” and this one was a rollercoaster to get there.
What Even IS a Scorigami, Anyway?
Okay, for the uninitiated, a Scorigami happens when an NFL game ends with a final score that has literally never occurred before. Usually, when we get one of these, it’s because some team went absolutely off, dropping a boatload of points, and often something wild happens with two-point conversions to make the numbers just… different.
This Bengals-Titans matchup? It had all the fixings for a classic Scorigami. The Titans converted a two-point conversion early on to knot things up at 21-21, which is a totally normal score. But then things took a turn. Bengals safety Bryan Cook started making things weird around the 23-21 mark. Later, the Bengals couldn’t get a two-point conversion after the Titans scored, making it 29-28. Then the Titans themselves snagged a two-point conversion on their next score, pushing their lead to seven at 36-29.
This Game Was Scorigami Gold, And Almost Twice Over
You know what’s even crazier? This game nearly delivered a Scorigami *twice*. The Bengals scored to tie the game at 36-36 right at the end of regulation with an extra point. That 36-36 tie? Yeah, that would have been a Scorigami all on its own! Wild, right? For context, 39-36 would not have been a Scorigami, and 42-36 has actually happened before. Also, before this season, an overtime touchdown would have won a game without an extra point. But with the Bengals eventually hitting 43-36, they sealed the unique number.
The Scorigami Explosion Is Real
Don’t think this 43-36 game is a fluke, either. This is becoming a thing. We already saw two other Scorigamis go down on September 13th alone: the Chicago Bears slammed the Carolina Panthers 59-37, and the Minnesota Vikings took out the Green Bay Packers 39-22. That’s three Scorigamis already, and we’re only halfway through the 2026 NFL season. The league averages around four of these unique scores per year!
Think about it: we’re practically at the annual average, and we still have half a season left to play. Last year, the 2025 season had four Scorigamis in total, including the Bills beating the Ravens 41-40, the Cowboys and Packers tying 40-40, the Texans taking down the Jaguars 36-29, and the Bills winning against the Buccaneers 44-32.
So, what’s next? Get ready, because the way scores are flying around and two-point conversions are messing with the math, we’re probably going to shatter that average this year. Keep your eyes peeled for more wild finishes and totally unique numbers hitting the board!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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