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The Upset Report
NFL · 2016 · Week 5 · Sunday, October 9, 2016

Detroit Lions beat Philadelphia Eagles, 24–23

The Lions closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 37% chance.

Final24–23
Upset size3.5
Chance to win37%
Rank in 201649th of 49

It was the 3rd-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 5, and the 49th-biggest of the 2016 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 5

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 14
    6-point underdog31% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  2. Washington Commanders 16, Baltimore Ravens 10
    4-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size4
  3. Atlanta Falcons 23, Denver Broncos 16
    3.5-point underdog36% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Detroit Lions’ other 2016 upsets

  1. Detroit Lions 28, New Orleans Saints 13
    Week 136.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. Detroit Lions 22, Minnesota Vikings 16
    Week 94-point underdog36% to winOTRecap
    Upset size4

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