Minnesota Vikings beat Washington Commanders, 19–16

The Vikings closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2006 Week 1, and the 46th-biggest of the 2006 season. Minnesota Vikings pulled off 1 other upset in 2006.

Other NFL upsets in 2006 Week 1

1. Atlanta Falcons 20, Carolina Panthers 6

   4.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4.5
2. St. Louis Rams 18, Denver Broncos 10

   3.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size3.5

Minnesota Vikings’ other 2006 upsets

1. Minnesota Vikings 31, Seattle Seahawks 13

   Week 76-point underdog28% to winRecap
   Upset size6

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