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NFL · 2021 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 26, 2021

Houston Texans stun Los Angeles Chargers, 41–29

The Texans closed as 13.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 16% chance.

Final41–29
Upset size13.5
Chance to win16%
Rank in 20213rd of 58

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 16, and the 3rd-biggest of the 2021 season. Houston Texans pulled off 3 other upsets in 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 16

  1. 7-point underdog26% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Houston Texans’ other 2021 upsets

  1. Week 1110.5-point underdog20% to winRecap
    Upset size10.5
  2. Week 156-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6
  3. Week 13.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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