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NFL · 2009 · Week 8 · Sunday, November 1, 2009

St. Louis Rams beat Detroit Lions, 17–10

The Rams closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 39% chance.

Final17–10
Upset size3.5
Chance to win39%
Rank in 200942nd of 52

It was the 2nd-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 8, and the 42nd-biggest of the 2009 season. It was St. Louis Rams's only upset win of 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 8

  1. 10-point underdog20% to winRecap
    Upset size10
  2. 3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  3. 3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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