Denver Broncos beat Detroit Lions, 17–7

The Broncos closed as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the 2nd-biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 1999 Week 16, and the 34th-biggest of the 1999 season. Denver Broncos pulled off 2 other upsets in 1999.

Other NFL upsets in 1999 Week 16

1. New Orleans Saints 31, Dallas Cowboys 24

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2. Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Carolina Panthers 20

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3. New York Jets 38, Miami Dolphins 31

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Denver Broncos’ other 1999 upsets

1. Denver Broncos 16, Oakland Raiders 13

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2. Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 10

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