Atlanta Falcons beat Detroit Lions, 23–16

The Falcons closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 33% chance.

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2011 Week 7, and the 29th-biggest of the 2011 season. It was Atlanta Falcons's only upset win of 2011.

Other NFL upsets in 2011 Week 7

1. Jacksonville Jaguars 12, Baltimore Ravens 7

   10-point underdog18% to winRecap
   Upset size10
2. Kansas City Chiefs 28, Oakland Raiders 0

   3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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