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NFL · 2012 · Week 17 · Sunday, December 30, 2012

Indianapolis Colts upset Houston Texans, 28–16

The Colts closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 29% chance.

Final28–16
Upset size6.5
Chance to win29%
Rank in 201213th of 44

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2012 Week 17, and the 13th-biggest of the 2012 season. Indianapolis Colts pulled off 3 other upsets in 2012.

Other NFL upsets in 2012 Week 17

  1. 4-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4

Indianapolis Colts’ other 2012 upsets

  1. Week 137-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Week 56.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  3. Week 83.5-point underdog39% to winOTRecap
    Upset size3.5

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