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The Upset Report
NFL · 2008 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 21, 2008

Washington Commanders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 10–3

The Commanders closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 30% chance.

Final10–3
Upset size4.5
Chance to win30%
Rank in 200835th of 46

It was the 5th-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2008 Week 16, and the 35th-biggest of the 2008 season. Washington Commanders pulled off 2 other upsets in 2008.

Other NFL upsets in 2008 Week 16

  1. 7-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. 6.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  3. 5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size5
  4. Upset size4.5
  5. 3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Washington Commanders’ other 2008 upsets

  1. Upset size10
  2. Week 56.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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