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NFL · 2020 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 27, 2020

Cincinnati Bengals upset Houston Texans, 37–31

The Bengals closed as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 26% chance.

Final37–31
Upset size7.5
Chance to win26%
Rank in 20207th of 44

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2020 Week 16, and the 7th-biggest of the 2020 season. Cincinnati Bengals pulled off 2 other upsets in 2020.

Other NFL upsets in 2020 Week 16

  1. 6.5-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. 6-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size6

Cincinnati Bengals’ other 2020 upsets

  1. Week 1514.5-point underdog12% to winRecap
    Upset size14.5
  2. Week 87.5-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7.5

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