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NFL · 2016 · Week 13 · Sunday, December 4, 2016

Detroit Lions upset New Orleans Saints, 28–13

The Lions closed as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 28% chance.

Final28–13
Upset size6.5
Chance to win28%
Rank in 201611th of 49

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2016 Week 13, and the 11th-biggest of the 2016 season. Detroit Lions pulled off 2 other upsets in 2016.

Other NFL upsets in 2016 Week 13

  1. 5-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size5
  2. 3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Detroit Lions’ other 2016 upsets

  1. Week 94-point underdog36% to winOTRecap
    Upset size4
  2. Week 53.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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