Has An NFL Game Ever Ended 0-0
On 7th November 1943, the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers played to a scoreless tie in front of a crowd of 48,000 at Ebbets Field. It was the first time in NFL history that a game ended in a scoreless tie.
It might be a rarity, but there has been an NFL game that ended 0-0. This article explains the history of the first 0-0 game, what teams were involved and why it was so unusual.
What is the NFL?
The National Football League, or NFL, is a professional American football league. It consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL was founded in 1920, making it the oldest professional football league in the United States.
NFL games are typically held on Sundays, with each team playing one game per week. However, there have been occasions where games have been held on other days of the week due to scheduling conflicts or special events. For example, the NFL has held games on Thanksgiving Day since 1920. In recent years, the NFL has also started holding games on Monday nights and Thursday nights.
When was the first NFL game?
The first NFL game was played on October 3, 1920. The teams that played in this game were the Buffalo All-Americans and the Decatur Staleys. The All-Americans won the game by a score of 7-3.
This game was not originally intended to be the first NFL game. However, two other games that were scheduled to be played on that day were cancelled due to bad weather. As a result, the All-Americans and the Staleys ended up playing each other.
Despite being the first NFL game, this contest was not particularly well-attended. Only around 10,000 people came to watch it. Nevertheless, it laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most popular sports leagues in the world.
First 0-0 NFL game
On 7th November 1943, the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers played to a scoreless tie in front of a crowd of 48,000 at Ebbets Field. It was the first time in NFL history that a game ended in a scoreless tie.
The game was a defensive battle from start to finish. Neither team was able to get anything going offensively. The Giants had the best chance to score when they drove to the Dodgers’ 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter, but they were stopped on downs.
It was a forgettable game for both teams, but it will always be remembered as the first 0-0 tie in NFL history.
How does a tie in football work?
A tie in football can happen if both teams have the same score at the end of regulation time. Regulation time is the period of play that is stipulated in the rules of the game. In NFL games, regulation time is 60 minutes. If both teams are tied at the end of regulation time, then they will go into overtime.
Overtime in football is an extra period of play that is used to determine a winner. In NFL games, overtime is 10 minutes long. If neither team has scored at the end of overtime, then the game will be declared a tie.