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NFL · 2012 · Week 15 · Sunday, December 16, 2012

Washington Commanders beat Cleveland Browns, 38–21

The Commanders closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 34% chance.

Final38–21
Upset size4
Chance to win34%
Rank in 201224th of 44

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 15, and the 24th-biggest of the 2012 season. Washington Commanders pulled off 2 other upsets in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 15

  1. 5.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  2. 4-point underdog35% to winRecap
    Upset size4

Washington Commanders’ other 2012 upsets

  1. Week 19.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
    Upset size9.5
  2. Week 123.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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