Washington Commanders upset New Orleans Saints, 40–32

The Commanders closed as 9.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 23% chance.

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 1, and the 3rd-biggest of the 2012 season. Washington Commanders pulled off 2 other upsets in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 1

1. San Francisco 49ers 30, Green Bay Packers 22

   6-point underdog30% to winRecap
   Upset size6
2. Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Giants 17

   3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

Washington Commanders’ other 2012 upsets

1. Washington Commanders 38, Cleveland Browns 21

   Week 154-point underdog34% to winRecap
   Upset size4
2. Washington Commanders 38, Dallas Cowboys 31

   Week 123.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

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