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NFL · 2001 · Week 1 · Sunday, September 9, 2001

Carolina Panthers stun Minnesota Vikings, 24–13

The Panthers closed as 10-point underdogs and won outright.

Final24–13
Upset size10
Rank in 20018th of 44

It was the biggest of 2 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 1, and the 8th-biggest of the 2001 season. It was Carolina Panthers's only upset win of 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 1

  1. 6.5-point underdogRecap
    Upset size6.5

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