Miami Dolphins beat New England Patriots, 17–16

The Dolphins closed as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 38% chance.

It was the 5th-biggest of 5 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 1, and the 55th-biggest of the 2021 season. Miami Dolphins pulled off 2 other upsets in 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 1

1. Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Buffalo Bills 16

   6.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
2. New Orleans Saints 38, Green Bay Packers 3

   4-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size4
3. Philadelphia Eagles 32, Atlanta Falcons 6

   3.5-point underdog37% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5
4. Houston Texans 37, Jacksonville Jaguars 21

   3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
   Upset size3.5

Miami Dolphins’ other 2021 upsets

1. Miami Dolphins 22, Baltimore Ravens 10

   Week 108.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
   Upset size8.5
2. Miami Dolphins 33, New England Patriots 24

   Week 186-point underdog32% to winRecap
   Upset size6

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