New England Patriots stun Indianapolis Colts, 44–13

The Patriots closed as 11.5-point underdogs and won outright.

It was the biggest of 3 NFL upsets in 2001 Week 3, and the 5th-biggest of the 2001 season. New England Patriots pulled off 3 other upsets in 2001.

Other NFL upsets in 2001 Week 3

1. Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 14

   8.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size8.5
2. Baltimore Ravens 20, Denver Broncos 13

   4.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size4.5

New England Patriots’ other 2001 upsets

1. New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17

   Super Bowl14-point underdogRecap
   Upset size14
2. New England Patriots 38, Indianapolis Colts 17

   Week 610.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5
3. New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

   Conference championships10-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10

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