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NFL · 2008 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 5, 2008

Atlanta Falcons beat Green Bay Packers, 27–24

The Falcons closed as 5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 32% chance.

Final27–24
Upset size5
Chance to win32%
Rank in 200831st of 46

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2008 Week 5, and the 31st-biggest of the 2008 season. Atlanta Falcons pulled off 1 other upset in 2008.

Other NFL upsets in 2008 Week 5

  1. 6.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. 6-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  3. 5.5-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5

Atlanta Falcons’ other 2008 upsets

  1. Week 136.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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