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NFL · 2012 · Week 3 · Sunday, September 23, 2012

Oakland Raiders beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 34–31

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

Final34–31
Upset size3.5
Chance to win35%
Rank in 201236th of 44

It was the 4th-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 3, and the 36th-biggest of the 2012 season. It was Oakland Raiders's only upset win of 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 3

  1. Kansas City Chiefs 27, New Orleans Saints 24
    9-point underdog23% to winOTRecap
    Upset size9
  2. Minnesota Vikings 24, San Francisco 49ers 13
    6.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  3. Tennessee Titans 44, Detroit Lions 41
    3.5-point underdog36% to winOTRecap
    Upset size3.5

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