NFL · 2011 · Wild Card round · Sunday, January 8, 2012

Denver Broncos upset Pittsburgh Steelers, 29–23

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

Final (OT)29–23

Upset size7.5

Chance to win25%

Rank in 201112th of 41

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2011 Wild Card round, and the 12th-biggest of the 2011 season. Denver Broncos pulled off 3 other upsets in 2011.

Denver Broncos’ other 2011 upsets

Denver Broncos 38, Oakland Raiders 24
Week 97-point underdog25% to winRecap
Upset size7
Denver Broncos 17, New York Jets 13
Week 116.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
Upset size6.5
Denver Broncos 16, San Diego Chargers 13
Week 124.5-point underdog34% to winOTRecap
Upset size4.5