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NFL · 2009 · Week 15 · Saturday, December 19, 2009

Dallas Cowboys upset New Orleans Saints, 24–17

The Cowboys closed as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 25% chance.

Final24–17
Upset size7.5
Chance to win25%
Rank in 200919th of 52

It was the 3rd-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 15, and the 19th-biggest of the 2009 season. It was Dallas Cowboys's only upset win of 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 15

  1. 13.5-point underdog14% to winRecap
    Upset size13.5
  2. 9-point underdog22% to winRecap
    Upset size9
  3. 6.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  4. 5.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5

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