Denver Broncos beat Cincinnati Bengals, 12–7

The Broncos closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 33% chance.

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 1, and the 35th-biggest of the 2009 season. Denver Broncos pulled off 2 other upsets in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 1

1. San Francisco 49ers 20, Arizona Cardinals 16

   5-point underdog32% to winRecap
   Upset size5
2. New York Jets 24, Houston Texans 7

   4.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5

Denver Broncos’ other 2009 upsets

1. Denver Broncos 26, New York Giants 6

   Week 124.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5
2. Denver Broncos 34, San Diego Chargers 23

   Week 63.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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