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NFL · 2024 · Week 1 · Sunday, September 8, 2024

New England Patriots upset Cincinnati Bengals, 16–10

The Patriots closed as 8-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 24% chance.

Final16–10
Upset size8
Chance to win24%
Rank in 20246th of 36

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2024 Week 1, and the 6th-biggest of the 2024 season. New England Patriots pulled off 2 other upsets in 2024.

Other NFL upsets in 2024 Week 1

  1. 4-point underdog37% to winRecap
    Upset size4

New England Patriots’ other 2024 upsets

  1. Week 87-point underdog28% to winRecap
    Upset size7
  2. Week 106.5-point underdog27% to winRecap
    Upset size6.5

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