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NFL · 2016 · Week 9 · Sunday, November 6, 2016

Detroit Lions beat Minnesota Vikings, 22–16

The Lions closed as 4-point underdogs and won outright in overtime. The betting market gave them a 36% chance.

Final (OT)22–16
Upset size4
Chance to win36%
Rank in 201635th of 49

It was the 2nd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 9, and the 35th-biggest of the 2016 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 9

  1. 7.5-point underdog25% to winRecap
    Upset size7.5
  2. 3.5-point underdog41% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Detroit Lions’ other 2016 upsets

  1. Week 136.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. Week 53.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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