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NFL · 2009 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 27, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers stun New Orleans Saints, 20–17

The Buccaneers closed as 14-point underdogs and won outright in overtime. The betting market gave them a 13% chance.

Final (OT)20–17
Upset size14
Chance to win13%
Rank in 20092nd of 52

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2009 Week 16, and the 2nd-biggest of the 2009 season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off 2 other upsets in 2009.

Other NFL upsets in 2009 Week 16

  1. 9-point underdog23% to winRecap
    Upset size9
  2. 9-point underdog23% to winOTRecap
    Upset size9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ other 2009 upsets

  1. Week 99.5-point underdog19% to winRecap
    Upset size9.5
  2. Week 156.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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