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NFL · 2021 · Conference championships · Sunday, January 30, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals upset Kansas City Chiefs, 27–24

The Bengals closed as 7-point underdogs and won outright in overtime. The betting market gave them a 27% chance.

Final (OT)27–24
Upset size7
Chance to win27%
Rank in 202114th of 58

It was the biggest of 1 NFL upset in 2021 Conference championships, and the 14th-biggest of the 2021 season. Cincinnati Bengals pulled off 3 other upsets in 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals’ other 2021 upsets

  1. Week 76.5-point underdog29% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5
  2. Upset size4
  3. Week 173.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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