San Diego Chargers beat Detroit Lions, 20–10

The Chargers closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 1999 Week 5, and the 42nd-biggest of the 1999 season. San Diego Chargers pulled off 2 other upsets in 1999.

Other NFL upsets in 1999 Week 5

1. Chicago Bears 24, Minnesota Vikings 22

   13-point underdogRecap
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2. Philadelphia Eagles 13, Dallas Cowboys 10

   9.5-point underdogRecap
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3. Denver Broncos 16, Oakland Raiders 13

   7-point underdogRecap
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San Diego Chargers’ other 1999 upsets

1. San Diego Chargers 19, Seattle Seahawks 16

   Week 149.5-point underdogRecap
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2. San Diego Chargers 12, Denver Broncos 6

   Week 177-point underdogRecap
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