New England Patriots stun St. Louis Rams, 20–17

The Patriots closed as 14-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2001 Super Bowl, and the 2nd-biggest of the 2001 season. New England Patriots pulled off 3 other upsets in 2001.

New England Patriots’ other 2001 upsets

1. New England Patriots 44, Indianapolis Colts 13

   Week 311.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size11.5
2. New England Patriots 38, Indianapolis Colts 17

   Week 610.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5
3. New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

   Conference championships10-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10

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