Cincinnati Bengals beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 23–20

The Bengals closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 38% chance.

It was the 3rd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 3, and the 46th-biggest of the 2009 season. Cincinnati Bengals pulled off 3 other upsets in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 3

1. Detroit Lions 19, Washington Commanders 14

   6.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
2. Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Houston Texans 24

   4-point underdog35% to winRecap
   Upset size4

Cincinnati Bengals’ other 2009 upsets

1. Cincinnati Bengals 17, Baltimore Ravens 14

   Week 59-point underdog20% to winRecap
   Upset size9
2. Cincinnati Bengals 31, Green Bay Packers 24

   Week 27.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size7.5
3. Cincinnati Bengals 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12

   Week 106.5-point underdog26% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5

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