New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Chargers, 27–24

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

It was the 6th-biggest of 6 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 8, and the 52nd-biggest of the 2021 season. It was New England Patriots's only upset win of 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 8

1. New York Jets 34, Cincinnati Bengals 31

   11.5-point underdog19% to winRecap
   Upset size11.5
2. Green Bay Packers 24, Arizona Cardinals 21

   6.5-point underdog28% to winRecap
   Upset size6.5
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Cleveland Browns 10

   5.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
   Upset size5.5
4. Dallas Cowboys 20, Minnesota Vikings 16

   4.5-point underdog33% to winRecap
   Upset size4.5
5. New Orleans Saints 36, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27

   4-point underdog36% to winRecap
   Upset size4

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