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NFL · 2021 · Week 17 · Sunday, January 2, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs, 34–31

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

Final34–31
Upset size3.5
Chance to win38%
Rank in 202157th of 58

It was the 3rd-biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2021 Week 17, and the 57th-biggest of the 2021 season. Cincinnati Bengals pulled off 3 other upsets in 2021.

Other NFL upsets in 2021 Week 17

  1. 8.5-point underdog23% to winRecap
    Upset size8.5
  2. 6.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

Cincinnati Bengals’ other 2021 upsets

  1. Upset size7
  2. Week 76.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  3. Upset size4

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