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NFL · 2010 · Week 15 · Sunday, December 19, 2010

Detroit Lions beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23–20

The Lions closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright in overtime. The betting market gave them a 35% chance.

Final (OT)23–20
Upset size3.5
Chance to win35%
Rank in 201042nd of 47

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2010 Week 15, and the 42nd-biggest of the 2010 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2010.

Other NFL upsets in 2010 Week 15

  1. 5.5-point underdog32% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  2. 3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Detroit Lions’ other 2010 upsets

  1. Week 147-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Week 163.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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